This listing is for an 1830 Medal from "Thomason's Medallic Illustrations of the Holy Bible". This medal is titled "THE EXPULSION OF ADAM AND EVE FROM PARADISE".
with each one depicting a scene taken from "Old Master" paintings illustrating scenes from the beginning of Genesis to the Ascension of Christ. This medal was inspired by Guido and is number 3 in the series. This was made of white metal.
Reverse: "4004 B.C." and a lengthy text about the serpent, Eve, the apple, Adam, the Tree of Life, and eventually being kicked out of the Garden of Eden.
This Adam and Eve medal weighs 137 grams, measures 2 7/8" across with a thickness of 1/8". This appears to be in very good condition. Please see the photos for detail on condition. Money-back guarantee.
Thomason was divinely inspired to "promote the glory of God by impressing the Word of God...It appeared to me, in 1827, that I might, through God's assistance, become a humble instument to effect a unique and novel medallic work to further promote glory of God...with emblematic and symbolic designs, and with a short condensed explanation on the reverse of the medals, and thereby be the first author of a Medallic Bible".