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Sir George Stokes. Laudatory Medal. 1899.: CM.TR.2223-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Sir George Stokes. Laudatory Medal. 1899.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Saulles, George W. de

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1899

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 130.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sir George Stokes, bare head, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGE GABRIEL STOKES b. 1819.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath.

  • Text: VIRO ILLVSTRI ET DE PHILOSOPHIA EGREGIE MERITO GEORGIO GABRIELI STOKES NEWTONI CATHEDRAM APVD CANTABRIGIENSES ANNVM IAM LM OBTINENTI ET SVA ACADEMIAE SALVTEM AMICISSIME PRECANTVR TAM SIBI QDAM IPSI DE TALI VITA TANTO INGENIO GRATVLANTES KAL . IVN . A.S. MDCCXCIX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2223-R
Primary reference Number: 228327
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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