Watch List notes:

ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, Copley Medal, undated (1737), in white metal (43mm), (MI.ii, 522/81; Eimer 540), by J.S.Tanner, obverse, Pallas seated left amongst symbols of learning and holding a wreath in an outstretched hand and embraces the figure of Nature, reverse, arms of the Royal Society. Nicely toned, a few spots of tin pest, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.

Baronet Godfrey Copley instituted this medal which was awarded annually from 1736. A gold Copley Medal was awarded by the Royal Society of London to Captain James Cook R.N. in 1776 (Klenman 2).