FRANCE Medal (Jeton) 1788 Founding oif the Philomatic Society of Paris. AU-UNC

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1788, France. Philomatic Society of Paris. Silver Medal (Jeton).

Mint Year: 1788
References: Feu. 4481.
Condition: A nicely toned AU-UNC!
Denomination: Medal (Jeton) - Founding of the Philomatic Society of Paris.
Material: Silver
Weight: 7.59gm
Diameter: 23mm

Obverse: Date of the founding of the Philomatic Society of Paris (1788) within wreath. Legend around terminated by three bees.
Legend: SOCIETE §§§ PHILOMATHIQUE .
Exergue: PARIS.

Reverse: Inscription in three lines ("Study and friendship.") wihtin wreath.
Legend: ETUDE ET AMITIÉ.





A philomatic society is an association of persons who love sciences. The term "philomatic" (in French, philomathique) is no longer in use. The philomatic societies were influential in the nineteenth century. The most remarkable was the Philomatic Society of Paris (Société Philomathique de Paris).

This Society was created on 10 December 1788 by Augustin-François de Silvestre, Alexandre Brongniart, Audirac, de Broval, Alexis Thérèse Petit and Riche. It was defined by J.-André Thomas, one of its members, as:

"The Philomatic Society of Paris is a high-level multidisciplinary scientific and philosophical society. One becomes a member by co-option, then by substitution vote as the number of members is limited. The Society is republican, non-secret, and fully open to knowledge, fiercely independent; it promotes authenticity, tolerance and freedom."

The Société still exists, although it is less influential, partly due to lack of funds.

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