Reference NumberTPCK/9/38
TitleDaniel John Cunningham Medal
Date1911
Creator NameSheppard; Oliver (1865-1941); sculptor
DescriptionBronze medal bearing the profile bust of Scottish physician, anatomist and zoologist Daniel John Cunningham (1850-1909). Obverse: around the edge are the words "DANIEL IOHANNES CUNNINGHAM DEFVNCTVS ADHVC LOQVITVR 1850-1909" and, in smaller font to the right of the head, the maker's name and date "OLIVIER SHEPPARD R.H.A. 1911". Reverse: an image of a brain surrounded by a laurel wreath and the words "ANATOMIAE STVDIOSIS LVMEN ACCENDIT LVMINOSVM LVMEN IPSE". The edge is stamped with a small triangle beside the word "BRONZE".
Extent1 item
Dimensions63mm (diameter) x 2mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Anatomy
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5386Sheppard; Oliver (1865-1941); sculptor1865-1941
DS/UK/1857Cunningham; Daniel John (1850-1909); physician, anatomist and zoologist1850-1909
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