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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Wyon, Thomas (medalist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in the early 19th century England, and signed "T. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the profile bust of Lord Nelson "Nelson et Bronti, Victor Trafalgar et Victima., Periit et periit Oct. 21, 1805." The reverse depicts the battle within a wreath, and the legend "Memoriæ Consecravit Gul. Turton, M. D., F. L. S." The exergue is inscribed "Esto perpetua."


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson, English, early 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust of Lord Nelson. Rev., a representation of the battle within a wreath, and the legend. Inscribed exergue.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.75in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Nelson et Bronti, Victor Trafalgar et Victima., Periit et periit Oct. 21, 1805." (obv.)
  • "Memoriæ Consecravit Gul. Turton, M. D., F. L. S." (rev.)
  • "Esto perpetua" (exergue)
  • "T. Wyon" (signed)
Credit line
Given by the W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Subjects depicted
Wreath
Nelson, Horatio (Lord)
Battle of Trafalgar
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the early 19th century England, and signed "T. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the profile bust of Lord Nelson "Nelson et Bronti, Victor Trafalgar et Victima., Periit et periit Oct. 21, 1805." The reverse depicts the battle within a wreath, and the legend "Memoriæ Consecravit Gul. Turton, M. D., F. L. S." The exergue is inscribed "Esto perpetua."
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 143.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1673-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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