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The Horticultural Society. Sir Joseph Banks Prize Medal. 1820.: CM.3037-1912

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Titles

The Horticultural Society. Sir Joseph Banks Prize Medal. 1820.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-05-24) by Royal Horticultural Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1820

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 30.67 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Joseph Banks, facing right.

  • Text: SIR JOSEPH BANKS BT P: R: S: BORN 1743 DIED 1820
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3037-1912
Primary reference Number: 228508

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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