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John Gray Laudatory Medal: CM.TR.2250-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

John Gray Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Adams, George G.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1863

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 57.2 mm Diameter 57.2 mm Weight 97.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined busts of John Gray and his wife bare headed facing right

  • Text: I.E. AND M.E. GRAY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend within wreath

  • Text: TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2250-R
Primary reference Number: 228700
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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