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Bicentenary of the University of Pennsylvania. 1940.: CM.104-1946

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Bicentenary of the University of Pennsylvania. 1940.

Maker(s)

Engraver: McKenzie, Robert Tait

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-08-13) by Wace, Alan John Bayard

Dating

Production date: AD 1938

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 11.83 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The University of Pennsylvania's coat of arms.

  • Text: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (in centre) 1740 1940 LEGES SINE MORIBUS VANAE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Herm crowned by two heads, oil lamp to left, light bulb to right.

  • Text: TEMP-ORIS LUX-ILLUSTRET ACTI-POSERITATIS VIAM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.104-1946
Primary reference Number: 228398

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 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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