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Medal: Commemorating 3c Jubilé de la Reformation Genève 23 Aôut 1835 (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze-colored circular medal. Text along top edge reads "POST TENEBRAS LUX". Center image depicts an open book with "SAIN BIBLE" on the left page. The book appears to have additional text on both pages. The background of the medal features lines radiating from behind the book, resembling sun rays. Text along the bottom edge reads "AUX". The medal sits on a light gray surface with a darker gray background. The medal casts a small shadow. The medal commemorates the 3rd Jubilee of the Reformation in Geneva on August 23, 1835.

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900 × 824 px
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