Reference NumberHI/1948-3
Title7th International Medical Congress Medal
Date1881
Creator NameTenniel; Sir; John (1820-1914); artist
Wyon; Leonard Charles (1826-1891); die-engraver and medallist
DescriptionTwo large, bronze medals commemorating the 7th International Medical Congress held in London in 1881. Obverse: profile bust of Queen Victoria surrounded by the words "VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND: EMPRESS OF INDIA"; below this, in smaller font, the maker's name "L.C. WYON FEC." Reverse: image of Hippocrates protecting the world against the Grim Reaper; below this, the maker's names "J. TENNIEL D.", "L.C. WYON F." and the date "1881"; around the edge are the words " INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS, LONDON. JAMES PAGET, PRES. WILLIAM MAC CORMAC, HON. SEC. GEN."
Extent2 items
Dimensions77mm (diameter) x 7mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Conferences and Congresses
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5392Tenniel; Sir; John (1820-1914); artist1820-1914
DS/UK/5393Wyon; Leonard Charles (1826-1891); die-engraver and medallist1826-1891
DS/UK/2312Paget; Sir; James (1814-1899); 1st Baronet; surgeon and pathologist1814-1899
DS/UK/3464MacCormac; Sir; William (1836-1901); surgeon1836-1901
DS/UK/53947th International Medical Congress; International Medical Congress; 1881; medical congress1881
Places
CodeSet
NA42London/England/United Kingdom
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