Prince Albert Technological Exam Medal 1850 - 1891
leonardcharleswyon
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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strong focal point
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This silver medal, created by Leonard Charles Wyon between 1850 and 1891, features a profile portrait of Albert, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. The medal was awarded as a prize to winners of technological exams and bears the inscription "H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES K.G. PRESIDENT". The medal, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of the medallic art of the Victorian era, reflecting the importance placed on scientific and technological advancement during the period.
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