School Prize 'Psalmenpfennig'

Location City of Bern
Year 1727
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 18.26 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period Republic (1648-1798)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description King David kneeling, facing left, wearing ermine mantle and playing harp.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering Mund und Hertz zuſamen lobt deß Herren Name 1727
(Translation: Mouth and heart together praise the name of the Lord.)
Reverse description Inscription 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 script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering Gottsforcht und fleiß bringt Nutz und preiß
(Translation: Fear of God and diligence bring benefits and praise.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4742061750
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