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Medal

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Pingo, Thomas (medalist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a silver medal made in the 18th century, and signed "T. Pingo." The obverse of this medal represents Pallas striking terror by means of her ægis and the inscription "Quid contra conantem Palladis ægida possunt ruentres." The reverse shows a review, and the legend "Pro Cæsare, pro aris et focis;" in the exergue, "Novr. IV., MDCCXLV." The rim is inscribed "Corke True Blues." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.


Object details

Category
Medallions
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Silver
Silver
Brief description
Medal, Corke True Blues 4th November 1745, English, mid 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., Pallas striking terror by means of her ægis. Rev., a review and the legend. Date in the exergue, inscribed rim. Swivel and ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.562in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Quid contra conantem Palladis ægida possunt ruentres." (obv.)
  • "Pro Cæsare, pro aris et focis" (rev.)
  • "Novr. IV., MDCCXLV" (exergue)
  • "T. Pingo" (signed)
  • "Corke True Blues" (rim)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F. R. C. S. E.
Subjects depicted
Athena
Second Jacobite Rebellion
Summary
This is a silver medal made in the 18th century, and signed "T. Pingo." The obverse of this medal represents Pallas striking terror by means of her ægis and the inscription "Quid contra conantem Palladis ægida possunt ruentres." The reverse shows a review, and the legend "Pro Cæsare, pro aris et focis;" in the exergue, "Novr. IV., MDCCXLV." The rim is inscribed "Corke True Blues." This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
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. 148.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1708-1877

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Record createdNovember 19, 2008
Record URL
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