Royal Society's Davy Medal
Silver Davy medal with a representation of Sir Humphry Davy, awarded by the Royal Society in 1911 to Henry Armstrong FRS (1848-1947) for his work on the structure of benzene and dyes. 76mm diameter. Engraved by Albert Bruce Joy (d.1937) after design by N Macphail. Obverse, head and shoulders representation of Humphry Davy, right-facing in profile, signed A.B. JOY Sc N. MACPHAIL F . Reverse, inscription.
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1973-416/7
- Materials:
- silver
- Measurements:
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diameter: 76 mm
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Chemical Society