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Bigsby Biennial Prize Medal: CM.103-2005

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Artist: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin
Issuer: Geological Society of London
Issuer: Bigsby, J. J., Dr (Struck in the name of)

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History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist's descendant Allan Gairdner Wyon

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles

Dating

Production date: AD 1877

Note

Bronze specimen

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 64 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 140.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of John Jeremiah Bigsby left with inscriptions around

  • Text: * J. J. BIGSBY M. D. F. R. S. * / BIENNIAL PRIZE MEDAL FOUNDED 1876
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Representation of fossil Echinoderm in the Trenton Limestone in centre with inscription around and another in border outside with circle of points outside it

  • Text: * AGELACRINITES DICKSON * / DISCOVERED 1872 // * AWARDED BY THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON / FOR WORK OF GREAT MERIT *
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.103-2005
Primary reference Number: 156617
Brown: 3033

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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