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The Copley Medal of the Royal Society. 1882.: CM.M.404-R

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Titles

The Copley Medal of the Royal Society. 1882.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Tanner, John Sigismund

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1894-05-01) by Cayley, Professor

Dating

Production date: AD 1882

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 31.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Pallas, seated amidst emblems of the Arts and Sciences, holds out a wreath in her right, and in her left symbol of nature; near her, the armorial shield of Copley.

  • Text: G . COPLEY BART DIGNISSIMO. (in exergue) ARTHUR CAYLEY 30 NOV: 1882
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The armorial shield of the Royal Society, with crest and supporters.

  • Text: SOCIETAS REG . LONDINI. (in exergue) NULLIUS IN VERBA.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.404-R
Primary reference Number: 228442

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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