1901 Yale University Bicentennial Medal. Bronze. 69.8 mm. By Bela Lyon Pratt. About Uncirculated.

Obv: Apollo in Chariot of the Sun with Latin motto LUX ET / VERITAS (Light and Truth) above. Rev: Five-line Latin Yale Bicentennial legend between flaming torches. Struck by Tiffany & Co., signed on the edge. Designed by noted Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, who designed the incuse half eagle and quarter eagle gold coinage of 1908-1929. Housed in its original plush-lined fitted Tiffany case, which shows some scuffing on the outside, but is complete and functional. If you enjoy eating down at Louie's favorite haunt in New Haven, Mory's, this is for you!

From the Howard B. Teich Collection.