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Royal Society. Rumford Medal.: CM.M.406-R

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Royal Society. Rumford Medal.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Milton, J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 226.13 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A tripod surmounted by a flame.

  • Text: NOSCERE QUÆ VIS ET CAUSSA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within closed wreath.

  • Text: PRÆMIUM OPTIME MERENTI EX INSTITUTO BENJ. A RUMFORD S.R.I. COMITIS ADJUDICATUM A REG. SOC. LOND.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.406-R
Primary reference Number: 228450

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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