Sir George Stokes. Laudatory Medal. 1899.: CM.M.378-R

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Sir George Stokes. Laudatory Medal. 1899.

Maker(s)

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

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1899

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 124.95 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

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 460

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.378-R
Primary reference Number: 228328
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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