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LicenseSilver medal commemorating the deliverence of Hamburg from
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Silver medal commemorating the deliverence of Hamburg from
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Circular silver medal
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Circular silver medal, commemorates the deliverance of the City of Hamburg from plague, rainbow on reverse, German, possibly 1714
This silver medal commemorates Hamburg’s escape from a plague epidemic in 1714. A flying angel is engraved, armed with a shield protecting the city. The angel indicated the engraver’s intention to show Hamburg as a place looked after by God. At this time, plague was often viewed as a divine punishment. The reverse depicts a peaceful country complete with a rainbow. The rainbow is a Christian and Hebrew symbol of God’s promise being kept to the faithful. The inscription is in Latin.
Details
- Category:
- Wellcome Medals
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A108896
- Materials:
- silver
- Measurements:
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overall: 2 mm 44 mm, .03kg
- type:
- commemorative and medal
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
