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Royal Academy Prize Medal. 1768.: CM.2244-2003

Object information

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Titles

Royal Academy Prize Medal. 1768.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Pingo, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-10-13) by Reynolds, Graham

Dating

Production date: AD 1768

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 88.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of George III, facing right, within border of leaves and pellets.

  • Text: GEORGIVS III D . G . MAGN . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A representation of the Torso Belvedere with a beaded circle.

  • Text: STUDY (in exergue) R . AC . INSTITUTED 1768
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2244-2003
Primary reference Number: 228453
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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 Academy Prize Medal. 1768." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228453 Accessed: 2024-12-27 03:16:13

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