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Royal Society. Davy Medal. 1912.: CM.3156-1912

Object information

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Titles

Royal Society. Davy Medal. 1912.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-36)
Engraver: Macphail, N

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1912

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 75 mm Diameter 75 mm Weight 227.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sir Humphrey Davy bare head, facing right.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: THE ROYAL SOCIETY TO OTTO WALLACH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WILL OF HUMPHREY DAVY WHO DEVOTED THE TESTIMONIAL PRESENTED TO HIM BY THE COALOWNERS OF THE TYNE AND WEAR TO THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 1912.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3156-1912
Primary reference Number: 228447
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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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