Medal commemorating the centenary of David Livingstone
Gold medal depicting David Livingstone (1813-1873), in box of issue. A commemorative medal designed by Allan Wyon and issued by The London Missionary Society. The obverse: with relief bust of David Livingstone looking three quarters to the right with the legend: 'DAVID . LIVINGSTONE . BORN . BLANTYRE .1813 . DIED . ILALA . 1873'. Reverse: with a relief of St Paul preaching to the gentiles (in Greece) with the legend: 'Into all the world' in Greek lettering beneath.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA5553 |
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Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Allan |
Date made: | 1913 |
People: | Livingstone, David |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Diameter: 42 mm |