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William Wyon Laudatory Medal: CM.M.557-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Wyon Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1854

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 80.85 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of William Wyon bare head facing right

  • Text: WILLIAM WYON R : A :
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia holding trident and olive branch standing on a platform supported by four seahorses rising from the sea.

  • Text: ART-UNION OF LONDON 1854
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.557-R
Primary reference Number: 228996
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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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