© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Medal - For Success in Art
1856 year| Bronze | - | 55 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards |
| Year | 1856 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#110341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beaded circle containing inscription on six lines with bar below. Continuous wreath of laurel leaves around. Large beaded border
Script: Latin
Lettering: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT ----
Edge
Plain with engraving
Lettering: WILLIAM W. TAYLOR STAGE 19B. 1885
Comment
Wyon's medal "For Success in Art," with the youthful head of Victoria, remained in use for nearly half her reign. A gold specimen was presented to the American painter George F. Munn.Dated 1856 on obverse, with year of presentation engraved on edge.
Issed in an official Science and Art Department case of issue with VR cypher, bronzed proof-like finish, nearly FDC.
Artist/Maker: Wyon, Edward William, born 1811 - died 1885 (maker)
Reference: Eimer 1511
A closer view of engraver's name on bust truncation ...
