School Prize `Psalmpfennig`

€54,759.00
LocationCity of Bern
Year1734
TypeAward medals/Scholastic or academic award
CompositionSilver
Weight17.89 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodRepublic (1648-1798)
Notice
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Obverse descriptionKing David kneeling, facing left, wearing ermine mantle and playing harp.
Obverse letteringMUND UND HERTZ ZUSAMMEN LOBT DESS HERREN NAMEN 1734
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription in four lines. Ornate pavillion 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 profit and reward.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1734  - -
Catalog ID3183391040
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