| RefNo | M/263 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Royal Society Faraday Medal die |
| Date | 2004 |
| Description | New Die
Obverse: Head and shoulders of Michael Faraday, facing right. Surrounded by 'MICHAEL FARADAY' in capital letters
Reverse; Heraldic eagle crest from the arms of the Royal Society (crown studded with florets, surmounted by an eagle of proper colour holding in one foot a shield charged with the (Royal) Lions.
Surrounding this are the words 'FOR FURTHERING SCIENCE COMMUNICATION' in capital letters. and underneath is written 'THE ROYAL SOCIETY TO ' |
| PhysicalDescription | Silver gilt, 50mm diameter |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Copyright | The Royal Society |
| Provenance | Bought as example of Royal Society medal 2004 |