Identity area
Reference code
RSA/PR/DE/102/19/20
Title
Bicentenary medal
Date(s)
- 1954-1980 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Black and white photographic print
8 x 6 inch print
Context area
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The obverse shows the heads of Minerva and Mercury, and has been struck from the original die of a medal which the Society first used in 1820. It was designed by William Wyon RA, based on an earlier design by John Flaxman RA. The lettering on the reverse is new and was cut by George T Friend to the design of John R Biggs. The medal is silver gilt
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open Until
Conditions governing reproduction
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Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
C/28/3
Existence and location of copies
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Creator KillickV 17/10/2000