100th anniversary of the return of Johannes Calvin in Geneva

Lieu City of Geneva
Année 1641
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Poids 65.7 g
Diamètre 56 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique
Orientation
Tranche
Période
Notice
Référence(s) Schnell#478, Schlüter#70, Więcek#109, Desel/Döle#132, Haller#171, Slg. Whiting#128
Description de l’avers Bust of Johannes Calvin with hat facing right.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers IOANNES CALVINUS PICARD : NOVIODUN : ECCLES : GENEV : PASTOR
(Translation: John Calvin from Noyon in Picardy, pastor of the Geneva church.)
Description du revers Winged archangel with trumpet from the front, book in her left, places her right foot on an inscribed stone.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers DOCTRINA & VIRTUS HOMINES POST FUNERA CLARAT ⁕ VIRTUS DOCTRINA
(Translation: Learning and virtue make people famous after their burial.)
Tirage
ID Numisquare 6576747240
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