Wyke House School, Syon Lane, Isleworth, Middlesex, obv. MATHEMATICAL PRIZE / WYKE * HOUSE * MIDDLESEX, Pythagorus diagram; rev. DISCERE NE CESSES CURA SAPIENTIA CRESCIT (Wisdom grows with care, see that you do not stop it), oil being poured into a lamp (of knowledge); inscribed on the edge WILLIAM JEAKES - 18TH JUNE 1831 (unpublished; cf. Davis and Waters 1922, p. 280, no. 572, for a Wyke House prize for Greek and Latin); struck silver medal, 45 mm, 57.40g.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Scrase, David E.
Production date: AD 1831
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Accession number: CM.114-2009
Primary reference Number: 246742
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Coins and Medals
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