1890/258

Silver Medal: Anacreon. Paris 1805

Date:- 1805 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

This is assigned to 1805, the date on the obverse, in T.N,N., Plate 12, Figure 8, but Merzdorf queries this, as if, perhaps, it might be later. An octagonal jeton.

Obverse,—Bust of Anacreon to left, crowned with roses; on the edge of the bust, “ George F.” Legend, “Loge D’Anacreon 0”. De Paris 5805,”

Reverse—A lyre on an altar adorned with the square, compasses, level, and rule. Legend, L’Amitie Les Arts Les Dames “ (Freindship, the arts, the ladies),

Properties

Octagonal: 34 mm. Silver