Prize medal, Royal Naval College (mathematics)

Obverse: Head of King George III laureate. Legend: "ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE. FOUNDED BY KING GEORGE III MDCCCVI". Reverse: within a semi-wreath of laurel, tied with a bow, Inscription: "Awarded to John Pole at an examination, Decr 1815". (Name and date incuse). Legend: "FIRST MATHEMATICAL PRIZE".

Object Details

ID: MED0241
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1815
People: King George III; Pole, John fl.1806
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 53 mm