Medal commemorating the University of Paris

Medal commemorating the University of Paris. Obverse: A seated figure, laureate, with right hand upraised left hand holding a book, on the left a woman in long dress and shawl standing writing, on the right a man wearing an overall standing in front of laboratory apparatus. Below the arms of the city of Paris. Legend: 'UNIVERSITE . DE . PARIS . 1215 1895.' Reverse: A three-masted sailing ship with sails set. Legend: 'FLVCTVAT . NEC . MERGITVR.' Boxed.

Object Details

ID: MEC2664
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Chaplain, J.C.
Date made: 1895
People: University of Paris; University of Paris Chaplain, J.C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 65 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the University of Paris