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Bronze Medal: Von Frankenberg; Lodge Ernst zum Compass

Date:- 1815 - Classification:- Person; Anniversary

Country of Origin:- Germany -

Description

Struck by the Lodge Ernst zum Compass, or Ernest of the Compasses of Gotha, in honour of Von Frankenberg, Minister of State, on the completion of half a century of public service.

Obverse.—A crown of seven stars, below which is the inscription in five lines, “Frankenbergio Qui Per LustraX Murus Ahenus Erat Wa. NON. Ian. MDCCCXV.” (To Frankenberg, who for fifty years was an impregnable wall, Jan. 2, 1815.)

Reverse.—The square and compasses surrounded by rays. Legend, “Opera Hierophantam Declarant.” (His works reveal the Teacher.)