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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
The so-called “Schraubenthaler”.
Classification:- Commemorative; Miscellaneous
Country of Origin:- Germany -
Description
OBVERSE: Three robed female figures standing around a circular altar; two with their hands clasped above the fire, the third with hands on the shoulders of the other two; the left hand of one rests on a fasces. Above, on a scroll, TRES AD VNVM
REVERSE: Harpocrates, draped only about the loins, finger on lip, resting against a circular shaft, a full cornucopia on his left arm and Masonic emblems and implements about his feet. Above, on a scroll, ARS PRIMA SILERE
Properties
44 mm. Silver