Carl Wilhelm Scheele (1742-1786)

Description

Date 1970
Metal bronze
Shape round
Weight
Dimensions 44 mm
Marks
Medallist Abram Belskie
Rarity
Carl Wilhem Scheele learned pharmacy in Göteborg in Sweden. He first worked as a pharmacist in Stockholm and then moved to Uppsala where he followed some chemistry courses and started some research in chemistry. He became famous by discovering several chemical elements.

Medal belonging to the Art Medical Series, by Abram Belskie

Manufacturer: Medallic Art Company