Belen School Honor to application
Features
| Location |
Cuba
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 419942 |
Obverse
Female figure looking to the right, representing justice. She holds a sword in one hand and a pair of scales in the other. At her feet are a globe, a still and a telescope. In the background is an image of the College. No text.
Reverse
Inside a circle the coat of arms of Cuba on the right and that of San Ignacio de Loyola on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLEGIO DE BELEN HABANA.
APLICACION
A M D G
Unabridged legend: A M D G = Ad maiorem Dei gloria
Translation:
Belen College, Havana.
Application
To the greater Divine glory
Edge
Plain
Comments
Created in 1854 It worked until 1961 when it was expropriated by the regime. It was of the Jesuits.
Doctor Carlos J. Finlay, discoverer of the mosquito that transmits yellow fever, studied and worked there.
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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