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Royal Numismatic Society. Award Medal. 1958.: CM.133-1995

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Titles

Royal Numismatic Society. Award Medal. 1958.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-03-06) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1958

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 57 mm Diameter 57 mm Weight 96.19 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Three female figures standing next to each other; all holding scale in right hand and cornucopia in left hand, except figure in middle: scale with long handle; to their feet: stacks of coins.

  • Text: TESTIS TEMPORVM : NVNCIA VETVSTATIS : VITA MEMORIAE (in exergue) MON.AVG.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath.

  • Text: SOC. REGIA NVMISMAT. OPTIME MERENTI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.133-1995
Primary reference Number: 228547
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 8 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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