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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
M.4263
Description
Struck copper alloy medal.
(whole)
Bust of John Hunter, facing right.
(obverse)
Wreath of laurel.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Benjamin Wyon
Production date
1831
Production place
Made in:
British Isles
Materials
copper alloy
Technique
struck
Dimensions
Diameter:
51 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
school/university/college building
Associated names
Named in inscription:
University of Leeds
Named in inscription & portrayed:
John Hunter
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Leeds (England)
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
M.4263