Historical Collection Catalogue

Obverse: laurel wreath; lettering = REWARD OF MERIT. Reverse: man standing reading at desk with inkwell and book, flanked by columns, at foot of right column there is a skep on stand; lettering = PALMAN QUI MERUIT FERAT (Engl.: May he take the palm who has earned it). The man reading a book and the desk with an inkwell and quill refer to knowledge and science. The beehive symbolizes diligence and hard work. These tokens are often commemorative coins or medals issued to honor an achievement.