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Royal Society. Sylvester Medal. 1897.: CM.3155-1912

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Titles

Royal Society. Sylvester Medal. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Pinches, John

Entities

Categories

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) 76 mm Diameter 76 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of James Sylvester bare head, facing left.

  • Text: JACOBVS . JOSEPHVS . SYLVESTER . NAT . MDCCCXIV . OB . MDCCXCVII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath.

  • Text: IN DISCIPLINIS MATHEMATICIS OPTIME . MERITO . REG . SOC . LOND . DECREVIT.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3155-1912
Primary reference Number: 228451

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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