Sweden (Related to Estonia) Bronze Medal 1700 - Victory at Narva, 20 November 1700 - Karl XII (1697–1718)

21.05g. 37mm. UNC/UNC. An outstanding, untouched specimen featuring original red Mint luster and magnificent, smooth brown toning. A very beautiful and visually striking medal. 

Medalier: Carl Gustaf Hartman (HARTMAN·F in the drapery of the armor). 

Delzanno (SKM) 60b (Br) RR - 6-10 known exemplars in private collections, 15 000 SEK for AU, R. Delzanno reports that only one specimen have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 46. 

Very rare. 

Obv.: Cuirassed bust of Charles XII of Sweden right, with long curled periwig and decorated armor. 

Inscription around: 

CAROLVS·DEI·AVXI LIO·RVSSOR·VICTOR· / HARTMAN·F 

(Charles, with the help of God, the conqueror of the Russians / Hartman F.). 

Rev.: Trophy of captured arms, armor, and banners; oval shield with Russian emblem at center. 

Inscription around: 

VNV M·PRO·CVNCTIS·FAMA·LOQVATVR 

(Let fame speak of one for all). 

In exergue: 

PARTVM·AD·NARVAM· / D·20·NOV·A·1700· 

(Achieved at Narva / 20 November 1700). 

This medal, designed by Swedish engraver Carl Gustaf Hartman, commemorates the triumph of Karl XII over the Russian army at Narva on 20 November 1700. The finely detailed reverse depicts a symbolic trophy of arms centered around a Russian shield, marking the decisive defeat. This bronze variant is rare and valued for its bold relief and precise rendering.