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Royal Humane Society Medal. 1818.: CM.298-1997

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Titles

Royal Humane Society Medal. 1818.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Pingo, L.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-03-03) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1818

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 53 mm Diameter 61 mm Weight 90.72 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Naked boy attempts to breath life in an extinguished torch, which he holds.

  • Text: LATEAT SCINTILLVLA FORSAN (in exergue) SOC. LOND. IN RESVCITAT. INTERMORTVORVM INSTIT. MDCCLXXIV.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within and around a closed wreath.

  • Text: HOC PRETIVM CIVE SERVATO TVLIT (centre) R.H.S. DO.I.W.WILLIAMS, VITAM OB RESTITUTAM DONO DAT 1818.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.298-1997
Primary reference Number: 228558
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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