Reference NumberTPCK/9/39
TitleRichard Mead Commemorative Medal
Date[1750-1799]
Creator NamePingo; Lewis (1743-1830); medallist
DescriptionBronze medal issued to commemorate the English physician Richard Mead (1673-1754). Obverse: profile bust of Mead, facing right, surrounded by the words "RICHARDVS MEAD.MED.REG.ET S.R.S." and, in smaller font below the shoulder, the maker's name "L.PINGO F." Reverse: image of an infant with a snake twisted around its arm, surrounded by the words "LABOR EST ANGVES SVPERARE" and below, "N. AV. XI. MDCLXXIII/O. F. XVI. MDCCLIV".
Extent1 item
Dimensions40mm (diameter) x 2.5mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5491Pingo; Lewis (1743-1830); medallist1743-1830
DS/UK/1599Mead; Richard (1673-1754); physician1673-1754
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