Record

RefNoM/016
LevelItem
TitleMarischal College Gray Prize Medal
Date? 1771
DescriptionAstronomy, seated, surrounded by astronomical apparatus, holds in her hand a celestial sphere. On reverse: the sun in splendour with motto on a scroll.
InscriptionContentObverse: IPSUM PENETRABILE COELUM. In exergue: MDCCLXXI. Reverse: Within a laurel wreath: PRAEMIUM MATHEMATICUM GRAYANUM ACAD. MARISCHAL. ABREDON
Reverse: LUCEO
ObjectNameMedal
MaterialsCopper-coloured alloy
Dimensions50 mm diameter
AccessStatusOpen
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