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Henry Hallam, historian

Medal
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Wyon, Leonard Charles (medallists)
Place of origin
England (made)

This medal, commemorating the death of Henry Hallam, was made by L. C. Wyon in the 19th century England.

Henry Hallam (1777-1859) was a historian who became well known for his learned State of Europe during the Middle Ages. He was also the treasurer of the Statistical Society and vice-president of the Society of Antiquaries.


Object details

Categories
Coins & Medals
Medallions
Portraits
Object type
Medal
TitleHenry Hallam, historian
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal henry hallam historian/memorial inscription; Bronze English 19th cent l.c.wyon 1859
Physical description
Obv., bust of Henry Hallam bare head right. Rev., inscription.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 63mm
Marks and inscriptions
"HENRY HALLAM.HISTORIAN.BORN JULY 9. 1777. DIED JAN. 21. 1859" (rev.)
Subject depicted
Hallam, Henry
Summary
This medal, commemorating the death of Henry Hallam, was made by L. C. Wyon in the 19th century England.

Henry Hallam (1777-1859) was a historian who became well known for his learned State of Europe during the Middle Ages. He was also the treasurer of the Statistical Society and vice-president of the Society of Antiquaries.
Bibliographic references
  • Brown, Laurence. A Catalogue of British Historical Medals 1837-1901. London, 1902-30. Volume II. The Reign of Queen Victoria. no. 2654.
  • Forrer, Louis. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. London: Spink & Son Ltd., 1912. VI. pp. 592, 628.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.55-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O311822/henry-hallam-historian-medal-wyon-leonard-charles/
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