Medal of Merit

Location City of Bern
Year 1752
Type Award medal
Composition Copper
Weight 199.69 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
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Obverse description Minerva enthroned with branches of palm and laurel in raised right hand. On the floor there are emblems of government, art and science as well as a cornucopia with coins. Individual letters with `1752` and `ICH`. The signature `ICHEDLINGER F.`, which was subsequently stamped by JM Mörikofer at the behest of the Bern stand, is missing.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RESPUBLICA BERNENSIS .
Reverse description Cube covered with fringed carpet on which there are two laurel wreaths.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTUTI ET PRUDENTIA
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4286501040
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