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Ruler:
Edward VII (1901-10)
(Struck in the name of)
Ruler:
Patronus
(With the title of)
Artist:
Wyon, Allan
Issuer:
Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society established the award of a gold Patron's Medal in 1839 on the basis of a gift of King William IV. It is awarded annually "for the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery". In 1901 the original design was updated to this new version by Allan Wyon, after the original design by his ancestor William Wyon. This example is a bronze specimen of the design from Wyon's workshop, which was passed down to his descendant, Allan Gairdner Wyon of whose own rework of the medal for George V the Museum also has a specimen, and from there to the Museum through his family.
History note: From the estate of the late Mrs Venetia M. Watson, daughter of the artist's descendant Allan Gairdner Wyon
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-01-31) by Watson, Philip Charles
Production date: AD 1901
Bronze specimen
Object composed of bronze Diameter 54.0 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 81.34 g
Inscription present: Head of King Edward VII right with inscription around
Inscription present: Britannia standing left with laurel wreath and scroll, a terrestrial globe, sextant and other instruments behind her
Accession number: CM.107-2005
Primary reference Number: 156619
Brown: 3711
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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