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Royal Society. Rumford Medal. 1796.: CM.3159-1912

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Royal Society. Rumford Medal. 1796.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Weiner, C.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1796

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 224.35 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Benjamin Rumford, facing left.

  • Text: BENJAMIN AB RUMFORD S . ROM . IMP . COMES INSTITVIT (below) MDCCXCVI
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath.

  • Text: OPTIME IN LVCIS CALORISQVE NATVRA EXQUIRENDA MERENTI ADIVDICAT SOC : REG : LOND.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3159-1912
Primary reference Number: 228449
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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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