Medal commemorating the Royal Meteorological Society Jubilee, 1900

Medal commemorating the Royal Meteorological Society Jubilee, 1900. Obverse: Bust of Luke Howard (three-quarter right). Legend: 'LUKE HOWARD F.R.S. 1772-1864'. Reverse: Legend, 'ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY FOUNDED APRIL 3RD 1850'. Within an olive wreath, inscription: 'JUBILEE APRIL 3RD 1900'. In leather case.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0646
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Pinches
Events: Creation of the Royal Meteorological Society, 1850
Date made: 1900
People: Howard, Luke
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 58 mm