Lot 2244
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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The Royal Society of New Zealand, New Zealand Science and Technology Medal (now The Rutherford Medal), c1930s, struck in bronze (63mm), no maker (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) unawarded (S.-). Uncirculated.
The Rutherford Medal is the highest award instituted by the Royal Society of New Zealand at the request of the Government to recognise exceptional contributions to the advancement and promotion of public awareness, knowledge and understanding in addition to eminent research or technological practice by a person or group in any field of science, mathematics, social science, or technology. A group award shall only be made in very meritorious circumstances.
Ex Mayer & Toye (Wellington) Archive, private purchase February 2005.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Passed in