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Royal Society. Darwin Medal. 1909.: CM.984-1910

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Royal Society. Darwin Medal. 1909.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Engraver: Wyon, Allan

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910-10-11) by The Royal Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1909

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 57 mm Diameter 57 mm Weight 85.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Charles Darwin bare head, facing left.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within closed wreath.

  • Text: MDCCCIX CAROLVS DARWIN MDCCCLXXXII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.984-1910
Primary reference Number: 228439
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Royal Society. Darwin Medal. 1909." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228439 Accessed: 2024-12-19 04:20:08

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