Engraving of the Ateneo founder on the left looking up to the Ateneo steeple to the right. Engraving of the dove flying over the steeple to the upper right.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse description
The outer rim contains the text `ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SESQUICENTENNIAL`. The center has two circular heraldic symbols. The upper symbol has inscriptions that read `LUX IN DOMINO` in the upper rim, and `ATENEO` in the lower rim with `JHS` in the inner part. The lower heraldic symbol has `1859 jhs 2009` in its upper rim, and `THE ATENEO WAY` in the lower rim. `150` is in the inner part of the heraldic symbol. The rest of the medals center is adorned by filigree type of etchings that surround the two heraldic symbols.
Reverse lettering
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
SESQUICENTENNIAL
LUX IN DOMINO ATENEO
1859 JHS 2009
150
THE ATENEO WAY (Translation: JHS stands for Jesus, savior of mankind. `Lux in domino Ateneo` roughly stands for light upon the world, ateneo.)
