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Royal School of Mines London. Centenary Medal. 1951.: CM.321-1995

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Titles

Royal School of Mines London. Centenary Medal. 1951.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George VI (1936-52)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-03-06) by Charles, Jim

Dating

Production date: AD 1951

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 3.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crossed sledgehammer and pickaxe, crowned.

  • Text: R S M
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: ROYAL SCHOOL OF MINES (below) CENTENARY 1851 1951
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.321-1995
Primary reference Number: 228560

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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