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Royal Botanic Society of London. Prize Medal. 1852.: CM.3995-1950

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Titles

Royal Botanic Society of London. Prize Medal. 1852.

Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1852

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 75.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of flora and forna.

  • Text: (in exergue) 1859
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within and around crowned open wreath.

  • Text: ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY OF LONDON (centre) Awarded to I. CHATER, for Pansies June 9th 1852
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3995-1950
Primary reference Number: 228475

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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