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John Gibson Laudatory Medal: CM.M.440-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

John Gibson Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1874

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55.3 mm Diameter 55.3 mm Weight 95.61 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of John Gibson facing left

  • Text: JOHN GIBSON Below: 1789 - 1866
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Representation of the group by Gibson 'Grecian hunter and his dog.'

  • Text: To left: J. GIBSON R. A. In exergue: ART UNION OF LONDON 1874
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.440-R
Primary reference Number: 228984
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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