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Artist:
Wyon, Allan Gairdner
Issuer:
Ross, F. W.
Issuer:
Protestant Board of School Commissioners
(Struck in the name of)
History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles
Uncertain 1925 CE - 1962 CE
Bronze specimen
Object composed of bronze Diameter 50.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 52.73 g
Inscription present: Female figure seated three-quarters right, head facing, on rock left holding cornucopiae rested on shield bearing arms of Quebec in right arm, pointing with left arm out to sea where schooner sails right away from cliff topped with fortress at left; legend in exergue
Inscription present: Legend in circle of points outside which the inscription "PROTESTANT BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS"
Accession number: CM.42-2005
Primary reference Number: 156561
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Medal for Highest Attainment" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/156561 Accessed: 2024-12-22 18:21:39
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