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Royal Geographical Society. Prize Medal. 1830.: CM.3096-1912

Object information

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Titles

Royal Geographical Society. Prize Medal. 1830.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-06-19) by Royal Geographical Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 92.93 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William IV facing right.

  • Text: GVLIELMVS IIII D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX MDCCCXXX (below) FVNDATOR
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia standing, holding scroll and laurel wreath. Terrestrial globe and sextant etc., behind her.

  • Text: OB TERRAS RECLUSAS (in exergue) ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3096-1912
Primary reference Number: 228486
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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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