© SStefanov
© SStefanov
300th anniversary of the Gotha high school - Frederick IV
1824 year| Copper | 5.1 g | 21 mm |
| Location | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1824 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#363241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ILL. GYMNASIR GOTH. SECULAR. TERTIA RITE CELEBR. A. MDCCCXXIV D. XXI. DEC
Translation: "The Illustrious Gotha Secondary School Celebrates Its Third Secular Anniversary, Properly Held on December 21st, 1824."
Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Facius
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gotha Secondary School, also known as Gymnasium Ernestinum, is a prestigious high school located in the town of Gotha, in the state of Thuringia, Germany. It was founded in 1650 and has a long tradition of providing high-quality education to its students. The school offers a broad curriculum, including languages, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts. Many notable figures in German history have attended the school, including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, and Johann Gottfried Herder. Today, Gotha Secondary School is still considered one of the top high schools in Germany, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and intellectual rigor.More info about Ruler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_IV,_Duke_of_Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
