1933/47

Silver Medal: Death of Anders Bengtsson Lijdbergh. 1799

Date:- 1799 - Classification:- Person; Death

Country of Origin:- Sweden -

Description

This, as well as several others of these Swedish medals, was unknown to Marvin. It was struck after Liidberg’s death. The dates on the cubic stone refer to his appointment as Speaker to the Commoners of the Diet on 27th January, 1789, as Burgomaster of Stockholm on 24th December, 1789, and as Worshipful Master of the Lodge St. Jean, Auxiliary of Stockholm, on 18th March, 1790.

Obverse -- Naked bust to the right, Inscription "And. B. Ludbergh :" A small F below the bust, and carving, "Dod D., 21 Jan 1799." In front of the bust and curving, as though to aid the circle, a palm branch. Reverse -- On a Mosaic pavement, which stretches the whole width of the field and is approached by three raised steps, a cubic stone, on which are placed 3 gavels at equal distances, on head of each to be seen bearing a letter S. On the face of the stone, in 3 lines, 27/1—89 I 24/12—89 I 18/3—90 I Legend, “Wardigt (Most Worshipful) In exergue.” Two lines, “Af Sorjande Wanner F. M. B.,

Properties

56 mm. Silver