The Norwegian Numismatic Association awarded its 2022 Schive Medal in silver to Jan Olav Wilborn Aamlid for his book “Siam Specimen Banknotes First Series.” Since 1947 the medal in silver has been presented only ten times.
Why Did Jan Olav Aamlid Receive the Schive Medal?
“Throughout a lifetime and counting, this year’s winner has had a living commitment to coins and banknotes. He has been particularly concerned with numismatics from his adopted fatherland, and is recognized as a resource person in the field. Now this passionate interest has resulted in a book, a masterpiece, which has already received praise in the international numismatic media.
With the Siamese Specimen Banknotes First Series, Jan Olav Aamlid has presented his unique collection of specimen banknotes from the first series of Thai banknotes. The book is fully illustrated with high-quality photos. He has benefited from unknown archival material and describes the series from conception to final notes in instructive detail. It is extra funny that a Norwegian – and a member of NNF – contributes to that extent to another country’s numismatic cultural heritage. The Schive committee unanimously awards Jan Olav Wilborn Aamlid the Schive medal in silver with miniature.”
What is the Schive Medal?
The Schive medal is a reward medal for amateur numismatists founded by the Norwegian Numismatic Association (NNF) in February 1947. The Schive medal was a gift from medalist Halfdan Rui to the NNF with the aim of stimulating scientific work in the association.
NNF elects members to the Schive Committee at the general meeting. The committee consists of three members, and these can award the Schivemedaljen on the proposal of others or on their own. The medal is normally awarded at the association’s general meeting in March. In Norway, the medal is only awarded to members of NNF. It can also be awarded to foreigners for theses relating to Norwegian numismatics. The medal cannot be awarded to numismatists employed in research positions at, for example, museums and universities.
How Does the Schive Medal Look Like?
The Schive medal was engraved by Halfdan Rui in 1947, and the portrait of Claudius Jacob Schive is also modeled by Rui. The portrait is placed on the front, and around it is written: TOLDINSP. CLAUDIUS IACOB SCHIVE 1792-1878. On the back it says at the top: “From the Norwegian Numismatic Association” and at the bottom: “For amateur scientific work.” in between there is space to engrave the recipient’s name and the year of the award.
The Schive medal is 35 mm in diameter and is awarded without a ribbon. The recipient receives a 15 mm miniature with a green ribbon, which is worn on all public holidays in associations as well as summer meetings and Christmas parties. The medal is normally awarded in silver and bronze, but may exceptionally be awarded in gold. No one has yet received the gold Honors.
Read our review of Jan Olav Wilborn Aamlid’s book “Siam Specimen Banknotes First Series.”
