Medal for the Tercentenary of the Reformed Church of France – Protestants – signed by Antoine Bovy
In copper
Weight: 147,7 g
Diameter: 68 mm
Obverse:
Circular inscription: ❃ PREMIER SYNODE NATIONAL DES ÉGLISES RÉFORMÉES DE FRANCE
Protestants gathered in Paris in hiding for the national synod of 1559. It adopts a declaration of faith inspired by Jean Calvin and a discipline which fixes the organization of the Reformed Churches in France.
At the bottom: 26_28 MAY M•D•LIX (1559)
Signature: A. BOVY
Reverse:
Circular inscription: ❃ TROISIÈME JUBILÉ SÉCULAIRE DE L’ÉGLISE RÉFORMÉE DE FRANCE
On a radiant background, open bible on the gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew, chapter 24 verse 35:
EVANG. S. MAT. XXIV. 35
LES CIEUX ET LA TERRE PASSERONT, MES PAROLES NE PASSERONT POINT.
At the bottom: 29 MAI 1859
Edge:
Indicating hand hallmark (Paris Mint 1845-1860) + COPPER
