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Medal - George III Belfast Academical Institution, silver
| Location | Ireland |
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| Year | 1810 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A seated classical female figure, possibly Minerva, extends a laurel wreath toward a standing male student in high relief; scientific instruments including a telescope and terrestrial globe are depicted in the left field, with a view of the Institution building in the background. An owl perches above a rectangular tablet bearing the Greek motto, surmounted by draped curtains. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΜΕΛΕΤΗ ΤΟ ΠΑΝ |
| Reverse description | The plain field bears the engraved name of the recipient 'M McKay' within a scrolled ribbon banner inscribed with the Latin motto; below, the legend BELFAST ACADEMICAL INSTITUTION and the date 1810 are struck in capital letters across the centre of the field. |
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