Summary
Germany
Medal - Karl Friedrich Philipp von Martius 1864 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Awarded to: Mueller, Ferdinand von
Other Details: Karl Friedrich Philipp von Martius medal, awarded to Ferdinand von Mueller in 1864. Martius (1794-1868) was a Bavarian botanist best known for his work on Brazilian flora. He is also considered a founding father of Brazilian historiography and literary criticism.
Physical Description
A bronze medal (48 mm diameter) featuring a bust of the botanist Karl Martius by A.Stanger.
Obverse Description
Head facing left, around, CAR. FR. PH. MARTIVS in tiny letters below truncation, A. STANGER F.
Reverse Description
At centre, VIRO / IN BOTANICA PRINCIPI / STVDIO FIDE CONSILIO / SIBI PROBATISSIMO / ACADEMIA R. BOICA / D. LVB. MERITO / TERTIO KALEND. APRIL. / M.D.CCC.LXIIII , on broad rim, CANDIDE ET FORTITER RERVM COGNOSCERE CAVSAS.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1864 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Awarded To
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1864
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse: CAR. FR. PH. MARTIVS in tiny letters, A. STANGER F. Reverse: VIRO IN BOTANICA PRINCIPI STVDIO FIDE CONSILIO SIBI PROBATISSIMO ACADEMIA R. BOICA D. LVB. MERITO TERTIO KALEND. APRIL. M.D.CCC.LXIIII CANDIDE ET FORTITER RERVM COGNOSCERE CAVSAS.
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
48 mm (Outside Diameter), 54.12 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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