Yale University Bicentennial Medal. Silver. 69.7mm. 175.1 grams. .925 Fine. By Bela Lyon Pratt. Mint State. Obverse: Apollo in Chariot of the Sun, Latin motto Light and Truth. Reverse: Latin Yale Bicentennial legend between flaming torches. Struck by Tiffany & Co., designed by noted Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, famous for the incuse-relief half and quarter eagle gold coinage of 1908-1929. Housed in a somewhat worn, but complete and functional, plush-lined fitted Tiffany case. A glued on piece of paper on the case is stamped MAY 19th, 1933 B.G.J. and has a price of $12.50 written in. From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
