Sweden Pomerania (Pommern) Stralsund (Poland) Silver Medal 1718 - Death of Karl XII at Fredriksten - Karl XII (1697–1718)

3.37g. 23mm. AU/UNC. An outstanding lustrous exemplar with old colorful patina. 

Medalier: Johann Memmius (Stettin). 

Delzanno (SKM) 315b (Ag). 5000 SEK for AU. R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade, R. Delzanno reports that only five specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 212a. 

Die of obverse a 1709 Pomeranian ducat, SMB 220 XR; Delzanno Gold Coins from Sweden 49-50 (obverse). 

Obv.: Bareheaded and cuirassed bust of Charles XII of Sweden right.

Inscription around:

CAROL·XII· D·G·REX·SVEC·

(Charles XII, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden)

Rev.: Seven-line German inscription marking the king's death.

Inscription in seven lines:

WAS / TRAURET IHR / DOCH! / BIN ICH GLEICH / TOD, SO LEBT GOTT / NOCH. / 1718.d.11. / DECEMBR.

(Why do you mourn? Though I am dead, God still lives. / 11 December 1718)

This medal commemorates the death of King Karl XII of Sweden, who was killed by a projectile while besieging Fredriksten fortress in Norway on 30 November 1718. His body was later returned to Stockholm and buried at Riddarholmen Church on 26 February 1719. Struck in silver, the medal features a poetic Lutheran epitaph, reinforcing the king's faith and legacy. Engraved by Johann Memmius in Stettin, this type is part of a widely circulated memorial series.