Isis Medal of the Society of Arts 1830

This silver medal, created by Thomas Wyon the Younger in 1830, depicts the Egyptian goddess Isis in profile. The inscription around her reads "ARTS AND COMMERCE PROMOTED", and is a medal for the Society of Arts, now known as the Royal Society of Arts. The medal's design, with its classical motifs and inscription, reflects the Society's focus on promoting innovation and advancement in the arts, commerce, and manufacturing. The medal, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a prime example of 19th-century medallic art and a testament to the importance of these institutions in shaping society.