Awarded by the Royal Academy of G.F. Munn for Studies from Life, 1874 1874

This silver medal, created by William Wyon in 1874, is a striking example of medallic art. The profile portrait of Queen Victoria, adorned with a crown and her hair pulled back in a bun, is rendered with precision and detail, showcasing Wyon's mastery of the medium. The inscription "Victoria D.G. Britannia Regna" (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain) and the year 1874, reinforces the commemorative and historical significance of this medal. The medal is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and is a testament to the legacy of Wyon, a renowned English engraver and medalist.