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The Horticultural Society. Sir Joseph Banks Prize Medal. 1893.: CM.M.411-R

Object information

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Titles

The Horticultural Society. Sir Joseph Banks Prize Medal. 1893.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1893) by Haydon, George Philip, Revd

Dating

Production date: AD 1893

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 23.86 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 (centre) TO REV C.P. HAYDON FOR 6 VARIETIES OF DAFFODILS APRIL 11TH 1893.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.411-R
Primary reference Number: 228509
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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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