Prize medal: Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 1st Class

Obverse: Bust of James Watt (L). Inscription (R): "JAMES WATT". Reverse: Within a wreath of palm and olive branches, the inscription: "ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY INSTITUTED 1833 FIRST CLASS". Inscribed on edge: "CAPTAIN H DE MAGNAC FOR THE NAVISPHERE 1882".

Object Details

ID: ZBA1469
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William
People: Watt, James; Magnac, H. de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 45 mm
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