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Anniversary Medal of 2 Thalers - Reformation in Bern
| Location | Canton of Bern |
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| Year | 1828 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Detailed high-relief view of the west facade of Bern Minster (Berner Münster), a Gothic cathedral, dominating the field. The legend arcs around the upper portion of the coin, with additional inscription in the lower exergue area. The engraver's signature appears at the lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Allegorical scene in high relief depicting three figures around a Gothic altar-lectern bearing an open Bible inscribed BIBLIA SACRA. To the left, a seated female figure wearing a mural crown rests against the Bernese heraldic shield; at center, a winged putto gestures toward the book; to the right, a standing draped female figure representing Religion reaches toward the open scripture. The engraver's signature A. BOVY F. appears in the lower field. |
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