100th anniversary of the return of Johannes Calvin in Geneva ND (1641) front 100th anniversary of the return of Johannes Calvin in Geneva ND (1641) back
100th anniversary of the return of Johannes Calvin in Geneva ND (1641) photo
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100th anniversary of the return of Johannes Calvin in Geneva ND

1641 year
Silver 65.7 g 56 mm
Description
Location
City of Geneva
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1641
Composition
Silver
Weight
65.7 g
Diameter
56 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#414500
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged archangel with trumpet from the front, book in her left, places her right foot on an inscribed stone.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOCTRINA & VIRTUS HOMINES POST FUNERA CLARAT ⁕
VIRTUS
DOCTRINA

Translation: Learning and virtue make people famous after their burial.

Engraver: Sebastian Dadler