Historical Objects
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Medals
Collection of Tyler Yates
200th Anniversary of the Founding of Utrecht University
Engraver:
David van der Kellen
Year:
1836
Country:
Netherlands
Diameter:
53 mm
Obverse:
Minerva stands holding a spear and shield and wearing a helmet. On the shield is the coat of arms of Utrecht.
AVSPICE. DEO. SERVETVR. INCOLVMIS.
POST. FATA. SVPERSTES
D. VAN DER KELLEN F.
Reverse:
A wreath composed of half laurel and half ivy encloses an inscription in 9 lines.
ACADEMIAE TRAIECTINAE ALTERIS SAECVLARIBVS. ACTIS PIAM. FESTI. MEMORIAM HOC. MONVMENTO CONSECRARVNT CVRATORES MDCCCXXXVI
References
:
Verhandelingen #520
Openbare verzamelingen der Gemeente Utrecht: catalogus van het Museum #1943
This medal was made to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Utrecht University.
