![Charles XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden 1660, and Ulrica Leonora of Denmark, d. 1693, Queen of Sweden 1680 [obverse] by Arvid Karlsteen](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzL2ZiZWJkMDBhLWZlODEtNDdiMC05ODNkLWRkNTk2Y2VlNGViOS9mYmViZDAwYS1mZTgxLTQ3YjAtOTgzZC1kZDU5NmNlZTRlYjlfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Charles XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden 1660, and Ulrica Leonora of Denmark, d. 1693, Queen of Sweden 1680 [obverse] 1680
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mid-section and head portrait
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This medal, created in 1680 by Swedish artist Arvid Karlsteen, depicts King Charles XI and Queen Ulrica Leonora of Sweden. The medal, crafted in silver, features a profile portrait of the King and Queen. It is a striking example of 17th-century medallic art, a popular art form that served to commemorate individuals or events. The inscription surrounding the portrait reads "CAROLVS ET VLRICA", signifying the royal couple. This medal, with its historical significance and fine craftsmanship, provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the Swedish court during the reign of Charles XI.
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