COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK MEDALS
Gold Claflin Prize for Excellence in Greek
34.5mm, with original case
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Gold Claflin Prize for Excellence in Latin
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Silver Claflin Prize for Excellence in Greek
35.4mm
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Silver Claflin Prize for Excellence in Latin
38.4mm
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Bronze with Latin reverse
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(image courtesy of Jonathan Brecher)
A bronze example with the Greek reverse is in the collection of
The American Numismatic Society.
A bronze example with the Greek reverse is in the collection of
The American Numismatic Society.
The Claflin Prize was established in 1871 by John Claflin, a prominent
New York merchant and alumnus of the college. Two gold medals were
awarded annually - one to a Senior with the best exam in Greek and one
to a Junior with the best exam in Latin. Silver medals were awarded to
the Freshmen with the greatest profiency in Greek and Latin.
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Cromwell Medal for Excellence in History
Gold, 34.3mm
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Silver, 34.3mm
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(image courtesy of NeoCollect 
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The Cromwell Medal was established in 1850 by Mr. Charles Cromwell, a
New York City merchant. It was awarded annually for excellence in
history and belles lettres. A Silver medal was added in 1856 for second
best.
