School Prize `Psalmenpfennig`

€300,373.00
LocationCity of Bern
Year1727
TypeAward medals/Scholastic or academic award
CompositionSilver
Weight18.26 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
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PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
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Obverse descriptionKing David kneeling, facing left, wearing ermine mantle and playing harp.
Obverse letteringMund und Hertz zuſamen lobt deß Herren Name 1727
(Translation: Mouth and heart together praise the name of the Lord.)
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse descriptionInscription in four lines. Ornate pavillion with garlands above. Two branches tied with a ribbon below: laurel (Laurus nobilis) to the left and palm (Arecaceae) to the right.
Reverse letteringGottsforcht und fleiß bringt Nutz und preiß
(Translation: Fear of God and diligence bring benefits and praise.)
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Engraver
Mintage1727  - -
Catalog ID4742061750
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