Reference NumberHI/2016-7-56
TitleTrinity College Dublin Greek Prize Medal
Date[1850-1899]
Creator NameWyon; Alfred Benjamin (1837-1884); medallist
Wyon; Joseph Shepherd (1836-1873); medallist
DescriptionBronze Berkeley prize medal issued by Trinity College Dublin for academic achievement in the field of Greek. Obverse: a horse galloping to the left with the words "AIEN ARIΣTEYEIN" above and "G*B/1752", below, along with the maker's names "J.S. & A.B. WYON SC." in smaller font. Reverse: the coat of arms of Trinity College Dublin upon a background of shamrocks with a rose to the left and right and a portcullis above, surrounded by the words "TRIN:COLL:DUBLIN VOS EXEMPLARIA GRAECA".
Extent1 item
Dimensions36mm (diameter) x 3.5mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Awards and Prizes
Universities
Language
Greece
Horses
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5464Wyon; Alfred Benjamin (1837-1884); medallist1837-1884
DS/UK/5463Wyon; Joseph Shepherd (1836-1873); medallist1836-1873
DS/UK/5465Berkeley; George (1685-1753); bishop and philosopher1685-1753
DS/UK/54Trinity College Dublin; 1592-1592-
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