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Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Prize Medal. 1897.: CM.M.420-R

Object information

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Titles

Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Prize Medal. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Pinches, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 139.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Forest, opening onto clearing with temple in distance.

  • Text: (in exergue) QUOT RAMI TOT ARBORES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within and around a closed wreath.

  • Text: ROYAL . ASIATIC . SOCIETY . OF . GREAT . BRITAIN . AND . IRELAND (centre) TO EDWARD BYLES COWELL. 1897.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.420-R
Primary reference Number: 228574
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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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