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England: silver medal for the Royal Society for the…
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Melbourne
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12-Aug-2018
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England: silver medal for the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The obverse features the conjoined heads of Mercury, in a cap, and Pallas Athene, in a helmet. The legend: 'Arts and Commerce Promoted'. The reverse features an inscription in a laurel wreath tied with a bow. Legend: 'to Mr..J.F.Christy 1849. For His Specimens of Printing on Glass with enamelled Colors.' Below: 'Socy. Insd. London 1753'. Designed by W. Wyon. The 51 mm, 71g medal is accompanied by the original fitted case.
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Numismatics, Stamps & Scrip: Medals, civilian