Bishop Berkeley's Premium. 1734: CM.4037-1950

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Titles

Bishop Berkeley's Premium. 1734

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Kirk, John

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Description

This medal is a later version of the medal founded in 1734. The original gold version was awarded by the Bishop to Bachelors of Arts in the University of Dublin annually as an encouragement to study the Greek language. This Bronze version is a later version, denoted by the addition of "G. B.", the Bishop's initials, in the exergue of the obverse. The makers name is also added to this version.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1751

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 16.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A race-horse galloping.

Text: AIEN API?TE?EIN.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within a laurel wreath.

Text: VOS EXEMPLARIA GRAECA.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 2 page(s): 513

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4037-1950
Primary reference Number: 227839
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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