The Pius XI Gold Medal
The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1975, medal 7cm. diam.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 7 mm 72 mm, .22 kg
- Materials:
- gold (metal)
- Object Number:
- 2021-561/362/1
- type:
- medal
The Pius XI gold medal by the Vatican, in red fitted case
- Made:
- 1975 in unknown
The Pius XI gold medal in red fitted case, 1975.
Stephen Hawking's office did not contain scientific awards, medals or insignias. These were largely kept at home (perhaps due to their value). A selection of there were part of the office acquisition and constitute a sample of his most significant scientific achievements, as well as overlapping social and political causes.
Details
- Category:
- Stephen Hawking Office
- Collection:
- Stephen Hawking’s Office
- Object Number:
- 2021-561/362
- Materials:
- gold (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), felt, silk and leather
- Measurements:
-
overall: 26 mm x 151 mm x 197 mm,
- type:
- medal and box - container
- credit:
- Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the Estate of Stephen Hawking and allocated to the Science Museum, 2021
Parts
Red fitted case for the Pius XI gold medal
Red fitted case for the Pius XI gold medal, 1975.
- Measurements:
-
overall (closed with contents): 26 mm x 151 mm x 197 mm, .59 kg
overall (opened): 210 mm x 151 mm x 207 mm,
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , felt , silk and leather
- Object Number:
- 2021-561/362/2
- type:
- case - container
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