London Royal Society of Arts Medal 1790

This silver medal, created by Thomas Pingo in 1790, depicts three figures symbolizing the promotion of Arts and Commerce in London. The central figure, a male, is holding a wreath and a caduceus, a symbol of medicine and trade. He is flanked by female figures who represent the Arts and Commerce, each holding symbols of their respective fields. This medal, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the aesthetic and cultural values of 18th-century Britain. The inscription around the medal reads "Arts and Commerce Promoted" and "Society Inst. London MDCCLXXXIII" confirming the purpose and date of the medal.