Record

Reference NumberTPCK/9/42
TitleJames William Cusack Prize Medal
Date1850-1899
Creator NameWyon; Joseph Shepherd (1836-1873); medallist
DescriptionLarge bronze Cusack prize medal. Obverse: profile bust of James William Cusack (1788-1861), facing right, surrounded by the words "JAMES WILLIAM CUSACK BORN 1788 DIED 1861" and the maker's name "J.S. WYON SC." in smaller font, below the shoulder. Reverse: the building of Dr. Steevens' Hospital, Dublin, with the hospital's name, above, and two coats of arms and the words "CUSACK PRIZE/FOUNDED 1861", below.
Extent1 item
Dimensions76.5mm (diameter) x 7mm (depth)
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Awards and Prizes
Hospitals
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1434Cusack; James William (1788-1861); surgeon1788-1861
DS/UK/1787Dr Steevens' Hospital (Dublin); 1720-1720-
DS/UK/5463Wyon; Joseph Shepherd (1836-1873); medallist1836-1873
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