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Lot # 826
Germany. Stralsund. AR Medal, 1811, for an academic award. D/ DEN FLEISSE UND DEN GUTEN SITTEN. Minerva seated left on throne, resting hand upon shield bearing head of Medusa and crowning youth lowering head to left. R/ Legend and date in eight lines; all within wreath. Endrußeit 55. AR. 21.32 g. 39 mm. Opus: G. Loos and L. Held. Lovely patina. Hairlines on both sides. About EF. Such 'Fleissmedaillen' (medals of diligence) were frequently awarded to students in the 19th century as a reward for good performance. In this case, the medal was awarded by the Stralsund Gymnasium.