School Prize 'Psalmpfennig'

Location City of Bern
Year 1734
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 17.89 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description King David kneeling, facing left, wearing ermine mantle and playing harp.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MUND UND HERTZ ZUSAMMEN LOBT DESS HERREN NAMEN 1734
Reverse description Inscription 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering GOTTSFORCHT UND FLEISS BRINGT NUTZ UND PREISS
(Translation: Fear of God and diligence bring profit and reward.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3183391040
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