Los 7598

1632 - Silver medal at the weight of 4 Talers 'Death of King Gustav II Adolph in 1632 and the Return of his body to Stockholm in 1634' by Sebastian Dadler (Hermann Maué 35) - Obv: Crowned, armored, and mantled body of Gustav laying right on pillow, sword beside; above ten cherubs in cloud below radiant name of God in Hebrew, battle scene in background to left / Rev: Gustav riding left in chariot, holding sword and Gospel, trampling Hydra below; behind, Faith holding book, box etc. and Courage holding column, both crowning Gustav - silver 117.82 g. (at the weight of 4 Talers) 79.1 mm - minor edge nicks fitting the age, VF/XF, very rare