102873 | NETHERLANDS. Ophthalmological bronze Medal.

102873  |  NETHERLANDS. Ophthalmological bronze Medal. Issued 1929 for the 13th Ophthalmological Congress held in The Hague (50mm, 46.21 g, 12h). By Christiaan van der Hoef.

 

WAT BAET ER KAERS OF BRIL ALS DEN UYL NIET SIEN EN WIL (what's the use of either a candle or glasses if the eye cannot or will not see), owl perched left, head facing; candle to left, spectacles above // XIII CONCILIUM OPHTHALMOLOGICUM / SEPTEMBER / HOLLAND, stylized triangular coat-of-arms, with lion rampant with sword; 19-29 across field. Edge: Plain.

 

Galst & van Alfen V.4; Freeman 758; Jintes/Pol 210. Mint State details. Tan-brown surfaces, with a delightful matte nature, though some minor pitting is noted for completeness, and accounts for the details designation. An intriguing Art Deco rendition that draws inspiration for its obverse from a 1553 Calvin-Servet satirical medal.

 

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