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Pritchard, W. (fl.1951)

Medal commemorating the Quingentenary of Glasgow University. 1951

6.41 cm (diameter) | RCIN 444175

Description

1 medal : bronze
Obverse: Draped bust of Pope Nicholas V wearing Papal crown left. NICOLAVS.V.PONT.MAX.UNIV.GLASG.CONDIDIT.A.D.VII.ID.IAN.A.S.MCCCCLI
Reverse: Arms of the University and motto on riband. Above: VNIV./GLAG./MCCCCLI-MDCCCCLI

Provenance

Presented to King George VI following the King's abandoned visit to Glasgow University's Quincentenary celebrations in 1951
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Pritchard, W. (fl.1951)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)

Search the collection Glasgow University

Search the collection Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

bronze

Measurements

6.41 cm (diameter)

130.52 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Coins, Commemorative Medals and Banknotes
Object type(s)
visual works
medals
commemorative medals

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