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Dassier, Jean. Bronze medal portrait of Isaac Newton. Ob. Bust facing right. "Isaacus Newtonius." "I. Dassier F." Rev. The tomb of Newton in Westminster Abbey. "Nat. 1642. M. 1726."

Description
Collection of medals and coins commemorating Sir Isaac Newton's achievements at the Royal Mint and scientific endeavors.The collection contains various medals, medallions and coins (some in plaster replica) depicting posthumous tributes to Newton issued by the Royal Mint, Wedgwood and other private sources, chiefly between 1730 and 1800. It also includes a plaster replica of a medal honoring William Stukeley (1687-1765), Newton's first biographer, and coinage representing Newton's tenure at the Mint.
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Date
Undated.
Call number
7
Provenance
On long term-loan from Babson College's Grace K. Babson Collection of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton, November 2006.
Restrictions
RESTRICTED. Fragile. Available with curator approval. May require special handling instructions and extended retrieval and delivery time.
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