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  <dc:title>Nordenskiold, Adolphus Ericus, Baron</dc:title>
  <dc:description>This medal was struck by the Societe des Sciences de Finlande, in honour of Baron Nordenskiold, and an example in gold was presented to him (13 January 1881)
Obverse: bust of Nordenskiold, right profile, bare, hair short.  Reverse: the Genius of Science, laureate, standing, right profile, partially clad in loose drapery. In her right hand she holds aloft a lamp illuminating the north polar region of a globe beneath. Near figure, an anchor, with compass, a ship's log, and other navigational instruments</dc:description>
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