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Royal Society. Royal Medal. 1910.: CM.3162-1912

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Titles

Royal Society. Royal Medal. 1910.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-36)
Engraver: Mackennal, Bertray, Sir

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-12-19) by The Royal Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1910

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 72 mm Diameter 72 mm Weight 192.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of George V, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGE V REX SOC: REG : LOND : PATRONVS (below) MDCCCCX
  • 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.3162-1912
Primary reference Number: 228437

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. Royal Medal. 1910." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228437 Accessed: 2024-04-26 23:10:32

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