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Copper Striking of Botetourt Medal, circa 1772

 Item
Identifier: id2120

Scope and Contents

One circular medal struck from the original dies by Thomas Pingo at the Royal Mint circa 1772. The obverse has a profile of George III and the legend "Regnante Georgio Tertio MVSIS AMICO QVESTIUM MERITIS." The reverse shows a kneeling James Blair receiving the college charter from a seated William III and a standing Mary II. The legend reads "GVL et MAR. TRADVNT BLARD CHART COL ANNO REGNI QVARTO." The number of copper medals struck is unknown but probably exceeds the number of gold medals (eight) actually awarded to students. Purchased from Spink & Sons Ltd. of London by the donor's family. Identical to UA 1983.031 and UA 1980.069. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765941580/. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 20. UA 2005.024

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1772

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Greek,Ancient(to1453) Hebrew

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.75 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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