100th anniversary of the return of Johannes Calvin in Geneva

Location City of Geneva
Year 1641
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 65.7 g
Diameter 56 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Schnell#478, Schlüter#70, Więcek#109, Desel/Döle#132, Haller#171, Slg. Whiting#128
Obverse description Bust of Johannes Calvin with hat facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOANNES CALVINUS PICARD : NOVIODUN : ECCLES : GENEV : PASTOR
(Translation: John Calvin from Noyon in Picardy, pastor of the Geneva church.)
Reverse description Winged archangel with trumpet from the front, book in her left, places her right foot on an inscribed stone.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOCTRINA & VIRTUS HOMINES POST FUNERA CLARAT ⁕ VIRTUS DOCTRINA
(Translation: Learning and virtue make people famous after their burial.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6576747240
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