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Tyson Astronomical Medal. 1851. (Copy): CM.20-1941

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Titles

Tyson Astronomical Medal. 1851. (Copy)

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-05-31) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1851

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 47.92 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Olympia facing left, stars and crescent moon around.

  • Text: OLYMPIA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: IVVENI . INTER AEQVALES . SVOS CANTABRIDGIENSES STVDIIS . MATHEMATICS CVM . ASTRONOMIAE SCIENTIA . CONIVNCTIS INSIGNI . PRAEMIO . QVOT' ANNIS . DONARI . IVSSIT HENRICVS . TYSON KENDALENSIS A D MDCCCLI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.20-1941
Primary reference Number: 228291
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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