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Award Royal Horticultural Society; Banksian Medal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1861 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Sir Joseph Banks in right-facing profile, in high relief against a flat field. The surrounding legend gives his name, title, and dates of birth and death, with the engraver's signature W. WYON SC. at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | SIR JOSEPH BANKS BT P:R:S BORN 1743 DIED 1820. W: WYON SC: |
| Reverse description | Plain field with the recipient's name and date engraved in the centre. The circular legend THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY runs around the periphery. |
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