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Auction: 12009 - The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 1081

The Royal Society, Copley Medal 1737, by J. Tanner, a specimen striking in silver, g copley bart dignissimo, Pallas seated, rev. societas reg londini, arms of the Royal Society (E.540; MI.522/81), about extremely fine, rare in silver, in fitted case Estimate £ 300-350 Originally a gold medal awarded annually, the Copley Medal is now a silver-gilt medal and recipients recieve a £5000 prize. Medallic Illustrations states ´specimens in silver and copper were only struck as proofs or for the gratification of collectors.´

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