Record

RefNoM/215
LevelItem
TitleSmithson, James
Date1965
DescriptionBicentenary medal of the birth of James Smithson showing bust of Smithson facing left
InscriptionContentObverse: James Smithson 1765 - 1829. Under back of head, P. Vincze.
Reverse: FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG MEN . SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
ObjectNameMedal
Materials14ct. Gold
NotesAwarded to the Royal Society on 18 September 1965
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA3058Smithson; James (1765 - 1829)1765 - 1829
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