Germany - Nördlingen Silver Medal 1831 St. George’s Church and School Building in Nördlingen – by Johann Jakob Neuß VF

1831 Architectural Medal – St. George’s Church and School Building in Nördlingen – by Johann Jakob Neuß

Obverse:
Detailed view of St. Georgskirche (St. George’s Church) and the newly constructed school building in Nördlingen, Bavaria.
Legend above: “ST. GEORGEN KIRCHE U. NEUES SCHULGEB. IN NOERDLINGEN”
Below: signature NEUSS F. / 1831 (work of Johann Jakob Neuß).

Reverse:
Eleven-line inscription:
KIRCHENBAU VON 1427 BIS 1505 / LAENGE 310 FUSS / THURMBAU VON 1454 BIS 1490 / HOEHE 308 FUSS / NEUES SCHULGEBAEUDE EINGEWEIHT / AM 3 MAI / 1830
Summarizing the building history of the church, tower, and the inauguration date of the new school.

Historical context:
This medal was struck in 1831 to commemorate key architectural milestones in the town of Nördlingen: the construction of the Gothic St. George’s Church (1427–1505), its imposing tower (built 1454–1490), and the inauguration of the new school building on May 3, 1830. The finely detailed architecture and extensive inscription reflect civic pride and educational progress.
Designed and engraved by Johann Jakob Neuß, an accomplished Bavarian medallist and engraver.

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