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Sweden Cast Bronze Medal 1688 - Childhood of Prince Karl, Age 7 - Karl XI (1660–1697)

19.55g. 39mm. VF/VF. 

Medalier: Arvid Karlsteen (monogram AK below bust). 

Delzanno (SKM) unlisted for cast bronze variant; Hildebrand 1.  


Obv.: Right-facing bust of young Prince Karl in antique armor with feathered helmet. 


Legend: 

CAROLVS· D·G·REGNI·SVE·PR·HÆR· 

(Charles, by the Grace of God, of the Kingdom of Sweden, Prince and Heir). 


Rev.: A young lion striding right, holding a globe (symbolizing the world) under its forepaws. 


Legend around: 

VIRTVS NON COMPVTA ANNOS 

(Valor does not count the years). 


In exergue: 

1688 


This cast bronze medal was struck to commemorate the 7th birthday of Crown Prince Karl on 17 June 1688. Designed by master engraver Arvid Karlsteen, it symbolically portrays youthful strength and princely virtue. The motto emphasizes that true greatness is not measured by age.


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