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Sir William Browne, President of the College of Physicians Prize Medal. 1765.: CM.494-2006

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Sir William Browne, President of the College of Physicians Prize Medal. 1765.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Pingo, L.

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Description

Sir William Browne Prize medal, University of Cambridge, unissued specimen of the current medal, struck bronze, 36mm, 17.77g.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2006-07-17) by Mead, Dr. Timothy

Dating

Production date: AD 1765

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 17.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sir William Browne in academicals, bare head, facing left.

  • Text: ESSE ET VIDERI (below) D . GVLIELMVS BROWNE, EQVES . NAT . III . NON . IAN . A . I . MDCXCII.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: William Browne kneeling before muse who holds lyre and crowns him with laurel wreath.

  • Text: SVNT SVA PRAEMAI LAUDI (in exergue) ELECTVS COLL. MED . LOND . PRAESES A . S . MDCCLXV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.494-2006
Primary reference Number: 228307
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 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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