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Bronze medal (obverse) commemorating David Hume
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This is the obverse of a bronze medal commemorating David Hume on his death in 1776.
Bronze medal of David Hume on his death, with a double struck reverse, 1776
Hume's radical philosophies were not understood in his own time. His 'Treatise of Human Nature' was ill-received by the press and it was not until the 20th century that it was fully appreciated.
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- Online ID: 000-190-001-962-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.1954.742
- Date: 1776
- Material: Bronze
Medal, commemorative - Dimensions: 1.50"
- What: Medal, commemorative
- Subject: Medals (NMAS Classification)
- Who: David Hume
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