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Royal Society. Prize Medal. 1859.: CM.M.403-R

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Royal Society. Prize Medal. 1859.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1859

Components of the work

Object composed of frosted silver Diameter (min) 73 mm Diameter 73 mm Weight 183.6 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA SOC: REG: LOND: PATRONA. (below) MDCCCXXXVIII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sir Isaac Newton standing; drawings illustrating his theories to left and right.

  • Text: REGINAE MVNIFICENTIA ARBITRIO SOCIETATIS (below) NEWTON.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.403-R
Primary reference Number: 228435

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Royal Society. Prize Medal. 1859." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228435 Accessed: 2024-04-27 13:32:32

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