School Prize Medal

Location City of Basel
Year 1660
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 5.81 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Meier#37
Obverse description Coat of arms of the city of Basel in ornate cartouche.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WER WOL LEHRT WIRDT GEEHRT
(Translation: Who teaches is honoured)
Reverse description Tree tended by two husbandmen, the one on the left watering it. Sun emerging from clouds above.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + SINE NUMINE FRUSTRA +
(Translation: All is in vain without God.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3611723010
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