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Medal Martin Folkes
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1742 |
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| Technique | Cast |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A recumbent sphinx facing right is depicted in the central field, set on a plinth, with the Pyramid of Cestius rising prominently behind and sections of the Aurelian Wall visible to the left. A radiant sun in splendour shines from the upper right. The legend arcs along the upper periphery, with the place and date inscription in the lower exergue divided across two lines. |
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| Reverse lettering | SVA SIDERA NORVNT. ROMÆ · A · L 5742 (Translation: His own constellations have acknowledged him) |
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