Reference NumberTPCK/9/36
TitleIsaac Newton Commemorative Medal
Date[1727]
Creator NameCroker; John (1670-1741); medallist
DescriptionBronze medal issued to commemorate Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Obverse: profile bust of Newton, facing left, surrounded by the words "ISAACVS NEWTONVS" and the maker's initials "I.C" in smaller font, below. Reverse: image of a seated female figure, leaning on a table and holding a diagram depicting the solar system with the words "FELIX.COGNOSCERE.CAVSAS", above, and the date "M.DCC.XXVI", below.
Extent1 item
Dimensions51mm (diameter) x 3.5mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anniversaries and Special Events
Physics
Mathematics
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5489Croker; John (1670-1741); medallist1670-1741
DS/UK/5490Newton; Sir; Isaac (1642-1727); physicist and mathematician1642-1727
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