Smooth edge with the engraved name of the medal winner
Period
Notice
Robert Tait McKenzie
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Bust of Archimedes facing left
Obverse lettering
TRANSIRE SUUM PECTUS MUNDOQUE
POTIRI
RM
MCNXXXIII
ΑΡΧΙΜΗΔΟΥΣ (Translation: To surpass one`s understanding and master the world RM MCNXXXIII of Archimedes)
Obverse script
Greek, Latin
Reverse description
Inscription and in the background, there is the representation of Archimedes` tomb, with the carving illustrating his theorem On the Sphere and Cylinder, behind an olive branch.
Reverse lettering
CONGREGATI
EX TOTO ORBE
MATHEMATICI
OB SCRIPTA INSIGNIA
TRIBUERE (Translation: Mathematicians gathered from the entire world have awarded for outstanding writings)