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Silver Medal: Les Arts Réunis. Rouen 1808

Date:- 1808 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Anniversary

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

This impression in so perfect a condition must be very scarce, as Marvini says the die of the reverse was broken, all impressions he knew of being imperfect, or else showing marks of wear; (Note 473) and even in that state the medal was rare (see also Marvin’s 655).

Obverse.—In a heptagon, a wreath of acacia branches, tied at the bottom by a cord and tassels. The cord is arranged in the form of a shield, with loops of love knots at the top, and encloses a level. On the right the radiant sun, and on the left the crescent moon; over the wreath is a five’pointed blazing star, in which is the letter G. Legend (outside the heptagon), “Loge des Arts Reunis 0.t De Rouen. In exergue, “5808.”

Reverse.—In a heptagon, Minerva in the left foreground leaning on a shield, on which, around an irradiated five-pointed star, the motto “Omnibus Utilis” (Useful to all) - Behind her, a sprig of acacia; in her right hand is a lance, her left points to a temple in the background, approached from a rugged path in which she stands, by seven steps, and supported by four pillars. The outline of a door in the centre; on its fnieze, “R.’. 13 7 5808;” above the inscriptiom a globe and other emblems. De Paris 1816.” Legend, “Beinfaisance. Tolerance. Egalite” (Benevolence, Toleration, Equality), On each side of the temple is an olive tree, and above “Minerva” the radiant sun. Legend (outside the heptagon, as on obverse), “Animum Hic Ponmane Nec Non Parene Legibes” (Here learn to subdue the passions and to obey the laws). Under.the lower side of the heptagon, as if in exergue, J.’.B.’."

Properties

32 mm. Silver