School, College and University Medals

"1857" Foster Medal for Chicago Schools. Silver. Extremely Fine, Edge Nicks, Tooled.

34.2 mm. 22.09 grams. Looped with attached ring for suspension. Obv: School building with inscription FOSTER MEDAL on scroll and date 1857 above, city name CHICAGO below, maker's name DARLING and additional CHICAGO in exergue below building. Rev: Inscription AWARDED TO on scroll at top, wreath below, central field inscribed to the recipient FRED H. HILCH.

From the Robert Adam Collection of Tokens and Medals. Acquired via eBay, November 2003.