
Hodgkins Medal of the Smithsonian Institution
- Made:
- 1902 in United States


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Medal, the Hodgkins Medal of the Smithsonian Institution [USA], awarded to Joseph John Thomson, 1902. Gold; 76mm diameter, 5mm ht, in octagonal case 11.5x21.2x2.6cm (alongside bronze copy). Weight 319.23g. obverse: muse seated upon world holding flame of knowledge, legend Per Orbem. reverse: torches and legend: For the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. Smithsonian Institution Washington 1846. exergue legend: Hodgkins Medal J J Thomson MCMII [1902]. rim: mark and OR. [Thomas George Hodgkins Medal founded 1893]
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 2003-224
- Materials:
- gold
- Measurements:
-
diameter: 76 mm,
thickness: 5 mm
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Thomson, David