Medal for school prize

This medal was awarded in 1789 to Mary Russell, an eight year old pupil at an Exeter school. The picture shows Mary with Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
407/1997/2
Category
Array
Collection Class
Numismatics
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
silver
Common Name
medal for school prize
Simple Name
medal
Inscription Transcription
MARY RUSSELL/EXETER/1789/AGED 8
Period Classification
George III (1760-1811)
Production Date
1789

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