© Jordi Cartaña (CC BY-SA)
© Jordi Cartaña (CC BY-SA)
Belen School (Honor to excellence) ND
| Brass | 17 g | 40 mm |
| Location | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) |
| Type | Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#419060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inside a circle the coat of arms of Cuba on the r9ght and that of San Ignacio de Loyola on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLEGIO DE BELEN HABANA
EXCELENCIA
A M D G
Unabridged legend: Ad maiorem Dei gloria
Translation:
Belen Habana School. Excellence
To the greater Divine glory
Edge
Plain
Comment
Created in 1854 It worked until 1961 when it was expropriated by the regime. It was of the Jesuits.
Doctor Carlos J. Finlay, discoverer of the mosquito that transmits yellow fever, studied and worked there.
