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Medal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Wyon, P. (artist)
Place of origin
England (made)

This is a bronze medal made in England, and signed "P. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the statue of Lord Nelson on a pedestal, inscribed "This statue, in honor of Admiral Lord Nelson, was erected by the inhabitants of Birmingham, MDCCCXX." The reverse shows the inscription "He finished a course of glory in the arms of victory" within a wreath.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, commemorating the erection of a statue of Lord Nelson in memory of the Battle of Trafalgar by the people of Birmingham in 1809, English, early 19th century.
Physical description
Obv., statue of Lord Nelson on a pedestal. Rev., an inscription within a wreath.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 2in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "This statue, in honor of Admiral Lord Nelson, was erected by the inhabitants of Birmingham, MDCCCXX." (obv.)
  • "He finished a course of glory in the arms of victory." (rev.)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E.
Historical context
In 1809, a statue of Lord Nelson was opened in the Bull Ring, in memory of the men who died in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Subjects depicted
Wreath
Nelson, Horatio (Lord)
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in England, and signed "P. Wyon." The obverse of this medal represents the statue of Lord Nelson on a pedestal, inscribed "This statue, in honor of Admiral Lord Nelson, was erected by the inhabitants of Birmingham, MDCCCXX." The reverse shows the inscription "He finished a course of glory in the arms of victory" within a wreath.
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. 173.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1877-1877

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Record createdDecember 16, 2008
Record URL
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