Medal of Merit

€199,004.00
LocationCity of Bern
Year1752
TypeAward medals/Miscellaneous award
CompositionCopper
Weight199.69 g
Diameter
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
NoticeJohann Karl von Hedlinger
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Obverse descriptionMinerva 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 letteringRESPUBLICA BERNENSIS .
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCube covered with fringed carpet on which there are two laurel wreaths.
Reverse letteringVIRTUTI ET PRUDENTIA
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1752)  - -
Catalog ID4286501040
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