| The picture below shows a larger front and back view of this 1970 Maria Montessori Centennial Advertising Medal Coin Token. It appears to be made of brass. One side of this coin has an image of Maria Montessori. The other side has two sides of an Earth globe with a child on a floor with nesting boxes or blocks. It is marked on the two sides as follows: MARIA MONTESSORI CENTENARY
BORN 1870
“WITHIN THE CHILD IS THE MAN HE WILL BECOME”
1870 - 1970 The coin measures 1-1/2'' wide. It appears to be in good condition with some spotting as pictured. Below here, for reference, is some information about Maria Montessori: Maria Montessori
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Born: Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori August 31, 1870 in Chiaravalle, Marche, Italy
Died: May 6, 1952 (aged 81) in Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands
Resting place: Noordwijk, Netherlands
Nationality: Italian
Education: University of Rome La Sapienza Medical School
Occupation: Physician and educator
Known for: Founder of the Montessori method of education
Children: Mario Montessori Sr. Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori (August 31, 1870 - May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in some public and private schools throughout the world. | 
