School, College and University Medals

1911 George Peabody Medal for Academic Excellence. cf. Julian SC-31. Silver. Mint State.

39 mm. 34.02 grams. Obv: Togate bust of Peabody left, peripheral inscription EDUCATION A DEBT DUE FROM THE PRESENT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. Rev: Open wreath with star, scroll at top inscribed PRESENTED TO, central field inscribed to the recipient NELLIE M. BEDELL / 1911. Awarded to outstanding graduating high school students in the Danvers, Massachusetts area.

From the Robert Adam Collection of Tokens and Medals. Acquired via eBay, October 2005.