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Sir Benjamin Brodie. Laudatory Medal. 1841.: CM.445-1989

Object information

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Titles

Sir Benjamin Brodie. Laudatory Medal. 1841.

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1841

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 73 mm Diameter 73 mm Weight 163.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Benjamin Brodie, facing left.

  • Text: BRODIE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Hygeia kneeling, tending to antique lamp on pillar entwined with serpent, left hand rests on urn.

  • Text: E.TENEBRIS.TANTIS.TAM.CLARUM.EXTOLLERE .LUMEN.QUI.POTUISTI. (in exergue) CONSOCII.ET.DISCIPULI GRATULANTES MDCCCXLI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.445-1989
Primary reference Number: 228609
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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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