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The Royal Photographic Society Medal. 1861.: CM.3062-1912

Object information

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Titles

The Royal Photographic Society Medal. 1861.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Taylor, W. J.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-06-08) by Royal Photographic Society

Dating

Production date: AD 1861

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 123.69 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Prince Albert, facing left.

  • Text: ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF GT BRITAIN (below) H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT, PATRON 1853-1861
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Chariot of the sun.

  • Text: PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF LONDON (below) 1853.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3062-1912
Primary reference Number: 228535
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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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