Medal (obverse), commemorating Adam Smith

This is the obverse of a bronze medal, dated 1787, commemorating Adam Smith.

The obverse depicts a bust of Adam Smith.

Adam Smith (1723-1790) was one of the founding fathers of modern economics. In his 'Wealth of Nations', published in 1776, he argued that self-interest, by being part of human nature, had ensured our progression from hunting and herding to capitalism.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-978-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1949.1053
Date:	1787
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	1.55"
What:	Medal, commemorative
Subject:	Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Adam Smith
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Description:	Bronze medal of Adam Smith on his death, 1787
References:	Cochran-Patrick (1884)
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