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Geological Society of London. Lyell Medal. 1873.: CM.485-1989

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Geological Society of London. Lyell Medal. 1873.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1873

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 69 mm Diameter 69 mm Weight 100.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Charles Lyell, facing left.

  • Text: CHARLES LYELL (below) 1873
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three columns of the temple of Jupiter Serepis at Pozzuoli.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.485-1989
Primary reference Number: 228495

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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