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The Royal Society of Merchiston Keith Medal, Napier of Merchiston: CM.30-1947

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Royal Society of Merchiston Keith Medal, Napier of Merchiston

Maker(s)

Engraver: Carter, Charles Frederick

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947-08-27) by St John's College

Dating

Production date: AD 1947

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.8 mm Diameter 44.8 mm Weight 39.67 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare headed bust of Napier Merchiston facing left

  • Text: IOANNES NEPERUS DE MERCHISTON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath and inscription in border going around the outside

  • Text: Inscription within wreath: INGENII FELICITER EXCULTI PRAEMIUM KEITHIANUM Inscription going around the outside: SOC. REG. EDIN. ADJUDICAVIT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.30-1947
Primary reference Number: 228765
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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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