Artefacts

Princeton 1896, commemorative Medal for the 250th anniversary of Princeton University, owned by Pierre de COUBERTIN.

Physical description

Obverse: representation of Nassau Hall, which is the oldest building in Princeton University, surrounded by elms. Monogram "TSC" of the artist. Caption: "AULA NASSOVICA / MDCCCXCVI". Reverse: On a banner is the old motto of the University: "DEI SVB NVMINE VICET" (nurtured under the name of God) and the caption: "QVOD ANTEA FVIT / COLLEGIVM / NEOCAESARIENSE / NVNC ANNIS+CL+IMPLETIS / VNIVERSITAS / PRINCETONIENSIS / SAECVLVM SPECTAT /NOVVM" (Princeton University, what was once a neo-Caesarian college, now celebrates a new age after 250 years).

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 7.6 x 0.6 cm, 215 g