1890/172
Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: Themis. Paris 1804
Date:- 1804 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Members
Country of Origin:- France -
Description
Merzdorf assigns this to the same Lodge as that which struck No, 183. A French catalogue assigns it to the Lodge “Themis,” which seems more probable.
Obverse.—-Justice to the left, standing, holds the scales in her right hand, and supports herself by a sword in her left. Near her, on the left, is an olive tree. Legend, “Ars AEqui et Boni” (The art of that which is just and good). in exergue, “0. de Paris,”
Reverse—A lion moving to the left, behind a tablet representing the tables of the law, which are divided by a sword erect between them, its hilt above. On the left table is the word “Loix” (Laws). The lion has his fore-paw upon a globe. Above thetablet is a radiant tniangle, with the letter G. Legend, “In legibus Salus” (Safety in law). In exergue, “1804.”
Engraved in T. N. N., Plate 6, Fig. 10.
Properties
29 mm. Silver
