the nobel laureates series
The Sparring Art Medal Series "Nobel Laureates" is a remarkable collection that honors the achievements of Nobel Prize recipients through intricately designed medals. Produced in Sweden, these medals celebrate the legacy of the Nobel Prize, capturing the essence of groundbreaking contributions in fields such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economics.
Each medal in the series is a collaboration between accomplished designers and skilled artisans, blending artistic creativity with precise craftsmanship. The designs often incorporate symbolic elements reflecting the laureates' work and the ideals of Alfred Nobel.
Highly collectible, the series has become a cherished tribute to intellectual and humanitarian excellence, embodying Sweden’s rich tradition of medal artistry and its deep connection to the Nobel legacy.
The Nobel Laureate series was first issued in 1970, in Gold, silver and Bronze, and continued until 1975. Each set with five medals, with the winners in literature, medicine, Physics, chemistry and economy. Each medal was 45 mm in diameter. Each set was delivered in an elegant crafted case.
nobel laureates 1972
The Nobel Laureates of 1972 were honored for their significant contributions in various fields, reflecting groundbreaking achievements in science, literature, and peace.
Literature:
The Nobel Prize in Literature went to Heinrich Böll, a German author known for his works that critiqued post-war German society. Böll's novels and short stories often addressed themes of morality, individualism, and the absurdity of modern life.
Physics:
The Physics Prize was awarded to John Bardeen, Leon Cooper, and Robert Schrieffer for the development of the BCS theory of superconductivity, which explained how certain materials can conduct electricity without resistance at very low temperatures.
Chemistry:
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1972 was awarded to Christian B. Anfinsen, Stanford Moore, and William H. Stein for their contributions to understanding the structure and function of ribonuclease, particularly how its amino acid sequence determines its biological activity.
Medicine:
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Gerald M. Edelman and Rodney R. Porter for their work on the structure of antibodies, which had profound implications for immunology and medicine.
In 1972, these laureates were recognized for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the betterment of humanity in science and literature.
Economics:
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1972 was awarded to John R. Hicks and Kenneth J. Arrow for their pioneering contributions to general economic equilibrium theory and welfare theory.
Peace Prize:
The Nobel Peace Prize in 1972 was awarded to Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho for their roles in negotiating a ceasefire during the Vietnam War. However, Le Duc Tho declined the prize, becoming the first and only laureate to do so, citing the failure to reach a lasting peace in Vietnam. The Peace price is not included in the Sporrong series, because it is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
