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Royal Geographical Society. Norwegian Arctic Exploration. 1893-1896.: CM.3099-1912

Object information

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Titles

Royal Geographical Society. Norwegian Arctic Exploration. 1893-1896.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Allan Gairdner

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1896

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 69 mm Diameter 69 mm Weight 160.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of explorer Fridtjof Nansen, facing left.

  • Text: PRESENTED BY THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY. FOR ARCTIC EXPLORATION 1893-1896.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arctic explorer ship.

  • Text: FRAM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3099-1912
Primary reference Number: 228490
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Royal Geographical Society. Norwegian Arctic Exploration. 1893-1896." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228490 Accessed: 2024-11-05 03:34:23

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