Medal commemorating Joseph Priestley
- artist:
- Hancock, John Gregory
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) silver medal by I G Hancock 1783. 36mm diameter, 2mm deep. Issued to commemorate Priestley's discovery of oxygen. obverse: bust profile to R. reverse: group of apparatus used in his researches. (ex-Gabb, NMM, V.66)
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1993-1353
- Materials:
- silver
- Measurements:
-
overall: 2 mm, 36 mm,
- type:
- commemorative medal
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum