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John Bacon Laudatory Medal: CM.33-1972

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John Bacon Laudatory Medal

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Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1972) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1864

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55.5 mm Diameter 55.5 mm Weight 106.10 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of John Bacon facing head to right

  • Text: I. BACON R.A. 1740--1799
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Male statue in thoughtful attitude garbed in the manner of a Roman after Bacon's statute of Samuel Johnson

  • Text: SAMUEL JOHNSON Below: ART UNION OF LONDON 1864
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.33-1972
Primary reference Number: 228975

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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