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John Bacon Laudatory Medal
Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Method of acquisition: Unknown (1972) by Unknown
Production date: AD 1864
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55.5 mm Diameter 55.5 mm Weight 106.10 g
Inscription present: Draped bust of John Bacon facing head to right
Inscription present: Male statue in thoughtful attitude garbed in the manner of a Roman after Bacon's statute of Samuel Johnson
Accession number: CM.33-1972
Primary reference Number: 228975
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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