Sweden

1901

This iconic Alfred Nobel medal features a high-relief portrait of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor, scientist, and founder of the Nobel Prizes. Rendered in a classical medallic style, the profile emphasizes intellectual dignity, realism, and restraint, reflecting late 19th-century European portrait traditions. Latin inscriptions record Nobel’s birth and death dates, reinforcing the commemorative and historical nature of the piece. As the visual foundation of the Nobel Prize tradition, the medal symbolizes scientific achievement, cultural contribution, and the enduring legacy of human knowledge and progress.