(No Date) Silver Medal Perseverantia Omnia Vinci

Coin Details

Description

This undated silver medal bears the Latin inscription "Perseverantia Omnia Vincit" (Perseverance Conquers All), a variation of the classical Latin maxim that has been adopted as a motto by numerous organizations, institutions, and families throughout the English-speaking world. The inscription reflects the Enlightenment-era emphasis on classical learning and Latin mottos that characterized American civic culture in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Silver medals with inspirational Latin inscriptions were commonly produced as presentation pieces by educational institutions, professional societies, and fraternal organizations. Without a date, this medal's origin is difficult to pinpoint, but the use of Latin and the silver composition suggest a formal institutional award or recognition piece. The perseverance theme connects to the American ethos of self-improvement and determination that has been central to the national character since the founding era.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Undated silver medal with Latin inscription. Institutional award medals without dates are difficult to attribute precisely.

Cross References

PCGS #941005; Perseverantia Omnia Vincit; Silver; Award Medal