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Armillary sphere are usual decorations of astronomical coins and medals, such in the case of this commemorative coin from Jamaica, remembering Tycho Brahe. On the obverse of this silver coin, the Brahe's portrait and an armillary sphere was depicted. Legend is: "TYCHO BRAHE · 1546 - 1601". Below the date of issue 1995.

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The reverse shows the achievement of Jamaica, along with the face value of the coin: "TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS". The date is repeated here: 1995.

A bronze medal was issued in 1976 to celebrate the 4th centenary of the foundation of Uranienborg. On its obverse the reconstruction of the building, standing on the half-cut globe dominates the scene. Above the building scattered stars are placed. The letter T and B refers to Tycho Brahe. Below: "1576 · URANIENBORG · 1976".

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The reverse shows Brahe as he stands in a window holding an astronomical instrument. The legend is: "TYCHO BRAHE · URANIENBORG". Following the legend five stars forming the Cassiopeia constellation is depicted, perhaps referring to the supernova of Cassiopeia in 1572, that was discovered by Tycho Brahe.