SWITZERLND SILVER (UNDATED) Switzerland Medal Undated SM 1598 Literature of the University Canton Geneva NGC MS 63

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Certification details

Certification number: 8360559-001

Grade: MS 63

Nominal value: SILVER

Mint Mark: SWITZERLND

Variety: SM-1598 GENEVA ; LITERATURE SCHOOL PRIZE

Year: (UNDATED)

Grade: NGC MS63 ( 8360559-001 )
Catalog: Gebhard#1598
Weight: 28,42 g
Composition: Silver
Mintage:

Obverse: Wreathed and togate student seated left, reading a table, which rests on his right knee and leaning on his right hand which holds a stylus. Beneath him an elaborate oil-lamp (symbol of Knowledge) and a harp (symbol for Art and Music) on a column.
Legend: STUDIO ET VIGILANTIA ("Through zeal and vigilance.")

Reverse: Illuminated Christogram (IHS) above coat-of-arms of the City and Canton of Geneva within wreath. Motto ("Light After Darkness.") above.
Legend: POST TENEBRAS LUX - SCHOLA GENEVENSIS



The University of Geneva (French: Université de Genève) is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland.

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