This 1783–1983 silver medal marks the bi‑centenary of the Hunterian Museum and honours William Hunter, the Scottish anatomist and physician whose collections formed the heart of the museum. Struck in silver at 38 mm and presented here in Extremely Fine condition, it is an elegant modern commemorative with clear appeal to collectors of medical, academic and museum‑related medals.

The obverse carries a profile bust of William Hunter, with his name and life dates, 1718–1783, placed around the edge in a clean and balanced style. The portrait gives the medal a strong focal point and underlines the importance of Hunter’s work in the development of anatomy, teaching and collecting in eighteenth‑century Glasgow. The initials placed near the date are understood to represent the artist or designer, adding a subtle point of interest for those who enjoy medallic signatures.

The reverse commemorates the Hunterian Museum itself, celebrating two hundred years since its foundation. A carefully rendered neoclassical building elevation, complete with columns and architectural detail, reflects the character of the museum and its status within the University of Glasgow. The inscription for the Hunterian Museum is set clearly with the dates 1783–1983, linking the building and its collections back to Hunter’s original bequest.

Struck in silver, the medal has a bright, refined appearance, and the Extremely Fine condition means that both portrait and architectural detail remain crisp and pleasing in hand. At 38 mm, it has a comfortable size for handling and display while still offering ample space for the design to breathe. This is a particularly attractive piece for collectors interested in the history of science and medicine, Scottish academic institutions or well‑made late twentieth‑century silver medals that combine portraiture, architecture and commemoration in a single design.