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Medal - Thomason Medallic Bible Balaam Smiting the Ass
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1967-1970 |
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| Weight | 47.50 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts in high relief the biblical scene of Balaam astride his ass, raising a staff to strike the animal, while a winged angel stands before them with sword raised in the field. A detailed landscape with rocky outcroppings and foliage fills the background. The surrounding legend reads along the upper and lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a multi-line scriptural text inscription in raised lettering within an ornate decorative scrollwork border frame. The serial number 28 appears in a cartouche at the top, and the biblical citation NUMBERS 22:28.31 is inscribed in the exergue below the text. |
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