School Prize "Psalmpfennig"

Reverse

Inscription in four lines. Ornate pavillion above. Two branches tied with a ribbon below: laurel (Laurus nobilis) to the left and palm (Arecaceae) to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOTTSFORCHT
UND FLEISS
BRINGT NUTZ
UND PREISS

Translation: Fear of God and diligence bring profit and reward.

Comment

Psalm pfennigs were awarded from 1659 to schoolchildren who were able to memorize and recite the 150 psalms of David.