College of the City of New York Medals

COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK MEDALS

Gold Claflin Prize for Excellence in Greek

34.5mm, with original case


Gold Claflin Prize for Excellence in Latin

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Silver Claflin Prize for Excellence in Greek

35.4mm

Silver Claflin Prize for Excellence in Latin

 38.4mm


Bronze with Latin reverse
(image courtesy of Jonathan Brecher)

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.


Cromwell Medal for Excellence in History

Gold, 34.3mm


Silver, 34.3mm
(image courtesy of NeoCollect  )
     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.