The Pius XI gold medal by the Vatican, in red fitted case

Made:
1975 in unknown place
The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1976, medal 7cm. diam. The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1976, medal 7cm. diam. The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1976, medal 7cm. diam.

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The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1976, medal 7cm. diam.
Stephen Hawking Estate/Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1976, medal 7cm. diam.
Stephen Hawking Estate/Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The Pius XI Gold Medal, 1976, medal 7cm. diam.
Stephen Hawking Estate/Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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