Reference NumberTPCK/9/17
TitleJohn Mallet Purser Medal
Date1899
Creator NameWyon; Allan (1843-1907); medallist and seal-engraver
DescriptionBronze medal issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the appointment to the King’s Professorship of the Institutes of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, by John Mallet Purser (1839-1929). Obverse: profile bust of Purser, facing left, surrounded by the words "JOHANNI MALLET PURSER DISCIPULI XXV ANNORUM OB MERITA MDCCCXCIX". Reverse: the coat of arms of Trinity College Dublin surrounded by the words "PHYSIOLOGIA ET HISTOLOGIA FELICITER EXCULTIS TRIN COLL DUBLIN". A small triangle [possibly maker's mark] and the word "BRONZE" stamped on the rim.
Extent1 item
Dimensions57mm (diameter) x 3mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Awards and Prizes
Anniversaries and Special Events
Physiology
Histology
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1659Purser; John Mallet (1839-1929); physician1839-1929
DS/UK/4854Wyon; Allan (1843-1907); medallist and seal-engraver1843-1907
DS/UK/54Trinity College Dublin; 1592-1592-
Places
CodeSet
NA5Dublin/County Dublin/Ireland
NA42London/England/United Kingdom
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