Inauguration of the University of Erlangen

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LocationMargraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Year1743
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight28.87 g
Diameter45.74 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
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NoticePeter Paul Werner
Reference(s) Finn#3 , Laverrenz#200 , Maué/Fisch#2.509
Obverse descriptionIn a columned hall with an altar, decorated with a curtain and a medallion image of the Margrave, there are Pietas with a book, Minerva with a helmet, and Justitia with scales and sword; Minerva, as patron of the arts and sciences, points to the image of the Margrave.
Obverse letteringHIS PRAESIDIIS TERQUE QUATERQUE BEATA ACADEMIA FRIDERICIANA FELICITER INSTAURATA ERLANGAE d. IV. NOV MDCCXLIII
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the city of Erlangen with the Old Town Church, the water tower for the fountains in the princely garden, and today`s Protestant parish church; above flies the crowned Brandenburg eagle with a sceptre in its claws and the coat of arms of Brandenburg-Bayreuth on its chest, above it the symbol of the Trinity in radiant clouds
Reverse letteringSIC FULTA DURABIT
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1743  - MDCCXLIII -
Catalog ID2355683750
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