A STETHOSCOPE MEDAL

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The E-Sylum: Volume 16, Number 8, February 24, 2013, Article 11

A STETHOSCOPE MEDAL

This medal caught my eye in Joe Levine's Presidential Coin & Antique Company E-Mail Token and Medal Mini Sale List #53. Here's the image and description. Joe can be reached at JLevine968@aol.com . -Editor

DR. R.H.T. LAENNEC – INVENTOR OF THE STETHOSCOPE, 1982. 77.6mm. Cast. Bronze. Allen Sloane, Sc. Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust to the right and the dates 1781/ 1826 behind the head. Legend: R. H. T. LAENNEC M.D. INVENTOR OF STETHOSCOPE. Reverse is inscribed: A/ WINDOW/ IN/ THE/ BREAST and shows the first model of the stethoscope being held with one end on a bare chest

Dr. Laennec's "Window in the Breast" device is an odd-looking thing, but an important milestone in medical history. I guess one reason this resonated with me is that I spent time during college selling stethoscopes to doctors while working part time at an off-campus pharmacy. -Editor

THE BOOK BAZARRE

Harlan J. Berk Ltd. is searching for qualified and energetic World coin expert to run our department. The job requires a strong knowledge of world coinage and experience is necessary. Located in Chicago, we are one of the largest numismatic firms in the country. If interested in the position, salary and specifics to the job can be further discussed by calling Shanna or Harlan at 312-609-0026 or email at shanna@hjbltd.com .

Wayne Homren, Editor

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