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Edward Forbes memorial prize: CM.467-1989

Current Location: In storage

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Edward Forbes memorial prize

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, James

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1854

Note

Copy of Lough, J. G.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51.1 mm Diameter 51.1 mm Weight 73.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Edward Forbes bare head facing right

  • Text: EDWARD FORBES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: NATURAE ACER INVESTIGATROR ET DILGINENS NAT. MDCCCXV OB. MDCCCLIV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.467-1989
Primary reference Number: 228677

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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