Royal Geographical Society. Captain R. F. Scott. 1904.: CM.290-1963

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Titles

Royal Geographical Society. Captain R. F. Scott. 1904.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Engraver: Bayes, Gilbert

Entities

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1904

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 69 mm Diameter 69 mm Weight 174.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Capt. R. F. Scott, facing left within wreath.

Text: TO.CAPTAIN.ROBERT.FALCON.SCOTT.RN.CVO.FRGS (below) COMMANDER.OF.THE.EXPEDITION (centre) JANUARY 2 1902 - MARCH 5 1904
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Antarctic explorers, ship in background, penguins and seals in the exergue.

Text: PRESENTED.BY.THE.ROYAL.GEOGRAPHICAL.SOCIETY. (below) FOR.ANTARCTIC.DISCOVERY
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.290-1963
Primary reference Number: 228492
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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