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School Prize "Psalmenpfennig"
1727 year| Silver | 18.26 g | 38 mm |
| Location | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards |
| Year | 1727 |
| Value | 2⁄3 Thaler (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#300373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
Gottsforcht
und fleiß
bringt Nutz
und preiß
Lettering (regular font):
GOTTSFORCHT
UND FLEIß
BRINGT NUTZ
UND PREIß
Translation: Fear of God and diligence bring benefits and praise.
Comment
Psalm pfennigs were awarded from 1659 to schoolchildren who were able to memorize and recite the 150 psalms of David.References
#112 in Albert Meier, Gottfried Häusler; 1991. "Die Schulprämien der Schweiz". Self-published, Hilterfingen, Bern.
#67 in Sammlung Adolph Fluri, Bern.
