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The Copley Medal of the Royal Society.: CM.M.405-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Copley Medal of the Royal Society.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Tanner, John Sigismund

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1904) by Adams, Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1737

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 33.23 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Pallas, seated amidst emblems of the Arts and Sciences, holds out a wreath in her right, and in her left symbol of nature; near her, the armorial shield of Copley.

  • Text: G . COPLEY BART DIGNISSIMO. (in exergue) JOHN COUCH ADAMS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The armorial shield of the Royal Society, with crest and supporters.

  • Text: SOCIETAS REG . LONDINI. (in exergue) NULLIUS IN VERBA.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.405-R
Primary reference Number: 228443
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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