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Sweden, Queen Christina, 1665, a cast bronze medal by G.F. Travani, bust of Queen as Minerva right, wearing Grecian-style helmet, rev. phoenix arising from a burning pyre, 61mm (BDM VI, 129-30). Some casting flaws, otherwise very fine; with a later suspension loop (£200-250)

Obverse only illustrated on the Plates