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Medal - James Prinsep, silver
| Location | India - British |
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| Year | 1843 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Frontal elevation of the Prinsep Ghat, Calcutta, depicted in detailed architectural relief showing a neoclassical colonnade with arched openings set on stepped platforms above stylised water at the base. A radiant sunburst emanates from behind the structure in the upper field. The circular legend 'ERECTED TO HIS HONOR BY HIS FELLOW CITIZENS' arcs around the upper periphery, with 'JAMES PRINSEP GHAUT CALCUTTA' inscribed in the lower exergual area. |
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| Reverse lettering | ERECTED TO HIS HONOR BY HIS FELLOW CITIZENS JAMES PRINSEP GHAUT CALCUTTA |
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