Medal commemorating the Centennial Congress of Italian Scientists

Medal commemorating the Centennial Congress of Italian Scientists. Obverse: A phoenix rising from the fire, the sun above. Legend: 'SOCIETA' ITALIANA DELLE SCIENZE * FONDATA NEL 1782 *' Reverse: Wreath of laurel and oak tied at the base. Inscription: 'LA SOCIETA' ITALIANA DELLE SCIENZE NELL' AN. 1882 CENTENARIO DELL FONDAZIONE.' Boxed.

Object Details

ID: MEC2675
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Insenga
Events: Congress of Italian Scientists, 1882
Date made: 1882
People: Insenga
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection
Measurements: Overall: 56 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the Centennial Congress of Italian Scientists
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