Switzerland, Patenpfennig (1547/1548 AD)
This very early 77-mm silver Swiss medal depicts the Hand of God in the center surrounded by the seals of the 13 original Swiss cantons.
Collection of Drs. Arnold-Peter & Yvonne Weiss
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© 2005 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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