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Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Prize Medal. 1827.: CM.520-1989

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Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Prize Medal. 1827.

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of frosted silver Diameter (min) 57 mm Diameter 57 mm Weight 96.17 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined busts of Hemes and Britannia, medal with a decorated rim.

  • Text: ARTS AND COMMERCE PROMOTED:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within and around closed wreath.

  • Text: TO MR F. LINES MDCCCXXVII (below) SOC V INSD LONDON 1753 (centre) FOR AN ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE IN PENCIL.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.520-1989
Primary reference Number: 228570

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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