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Royal Academy of Arts. Patron's Medal. 1837.: CM.271-1963

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Royal Academy of Arts. Patron's Medal. 1837.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-04-25) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1837

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 81.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G:BRITANNIARUM REGINA MDCCCXXXVII (below) PATRONA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Standing figures of the three Graces representing Architecture, Painting and Sculpture.

  • Text: AEMULA QUAEQUE SORORIS (in exergue) ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS INSTITUTED MDCCLXVIII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.271-1963
Primary reference Number: 228456
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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