Medal - 135 Years since the Foundation of the Romanian Academy
Medal - 135 Years since the Foundation of the Romanian Academy
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Location
Romania
Year
2001
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The bust of Goddess Minerva - emblem of the Romanian Academy - Goddess of Wisdom, protector of fine arts, science etc., wearing a helmet; under the bust, a rich adornment and the anniversary years `1866-2001`; the inscriptions `ACADEMIA ROMANA` and `BUCURESTI` are circularly engraved.
Obverse lettering
1866-2001
ACADEMIA ROMANA
BUCURESTI
Obverse script
Reverse description
The Wisdom of the Earth by Constantin Brâncuşi; the inscriptions `BANCA NATIONALA A ROMANIEI` and `ACADEMIEI ROMANE LA 135 DE ANI` are circularly engraved.
Reverse lettering
BANCA NATIONALA A ROMANIEI
ACADEMIEI ROMANE LA 135 DE ANI
