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Royal Geographical Society. Patrons Medal. 1837.: CM.3097-1912

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Royal Geographical Society. Patrons Medal. 1837.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-06-19) by Royal Geographical Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1837

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 93.09 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G:BRITANNIARUM REGINA MDCCCXXXVII (below) PATRONA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Standing figures of the three Graces representing Architecture, Painting and Sculpture.

  • Text: OB TERRAS RECLUSAS (in exergue) ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3097-1912
Primary reference Number: 228487

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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