Thomas Holloway memorial medal: CM.44-1997

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Thomas Holloway memorial medal

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

English

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999) by Mossop, John, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1858

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 34.5 mm Diameter 34.5 mm Weight 16.51 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Thomas Holloway facing left

Text: PROFESSOR HOLLOAWAY LONDON
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Hygeia with flowing hair seated between two pedestals and facing right with her foot resting on a stool. The pedestal on the left is surmounted by an orb and that on the right by a flame. A serpent is climbing up this pedestal and drinking out of a cup held in Hygeia's left hand.

Text: HOLLOWAY's PILLS AND OINTMENT. In exergue: 1858
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.44-1997
Primary reference Number: 228714
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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