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Royal Society. Buchanan Medal. 1897.: CM.3161-1912

Object information

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Titles

Royal Society. Buchanan Medal. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Saulles, George W. de

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-12-19) by The Royal Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 88.1 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir George Buchanan, facing left.

  • Text: SIR GEORGE BUCHANAN M.D. F.R.C.P. F.R.S.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Hygeia standing, protecting a female from Death who hovers in the background, a prone figure of a man lies at their feet.

  • Text: IN SALVTEM PVBLICAM AVDACIA ET INDUSTRIA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3161-1912
Primary reference Number: 228446
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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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