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Royal Academy of Music Prize Medal. 1919.: CM.3985-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Royal Academy of Music Prize Medal. 1919.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-36)
Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1919

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 32.2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Orpheus, with lyre, facing right.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within and around closed wreath.

  • Text: ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC (below) INSTITUTED 1822 (centre) IRENE VAN RAALTE. ELOCUTION 1919
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3985-1950
Primary reference Number: 228461
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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