Society of Arts Prince Albert gold medal presented to Sir Henry Bessemer by the Prince of Wales in 1872
- artist:
- Wyon, Leonard Charles
Society of Arts Prince Albert gold medal presented to Sir Henry Bessemer by the Prince of Wales in 1872. 56mm diameter, in royal blue velvet case, 12.5x12.5x1.5cm. rim legend: TO HENRY BESSEMER ESQ. FOR THE EMINENT SERVICES RENDERED BY HIM TO ARTS, MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE, IN DEVELOPING THE MANUFACTURE OF STEEL, 1872. obverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE MDCCCLXIII. designer name at base: L.G. WYON; three muses. reverse: ALBERT PRINCE CONSORT PRESIDENT 1842-61; relief head profile looking Left
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1938-565
- Materials:
- gold
- Measurements:
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overall: 56 mm,
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Bessemer Wright, W.