Philip Attwood
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Philip Attwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 March 1954 |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
| Known for | Studies in Italian and British medallic history |
| Awards | (1992 and 2003): Lhotka Prize (RNS) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Numismatics, Medallics |
Philip Attwood (born 23 March 1954) is a British numismatist associated with the British Museum Department of Coins and Medals, where he served as chief curator until his retirement in 2020.[1][2][3]
His brother is David Attwood (film director).
Philip Attwood graduated in Ancient history and Archaeology from the University of Birmingham in 1975.[2]
He joined the British Museum in 1978, initially as an assistant in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, before becoming a curator in the Department of Coins and Medals the following year. In 2010, he was appointed chief curator of this department, succeeding Joe Cribb.[1][2][4][5]
As chief curator, Attwood was responsible for the department's acquisition program. During his tenure, notable acquisitions included a gold medal by British sculptor Alfred Gilbert (1854–1934) and a significant donation by his departmental colleague Marion Archibald, which was realized following her death in 2016.[4]
Attwood specialized in the Italian Renaissance medallic history of the 16th century and British medallic history of the 19th century.[2]
Since 2012, he has served as the president of the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) and was also named an honorary member of the Royal Numismatic Society of Belgium.[2]
Attwood retired on 1 May 2020, after 41 years of service at the Department of Coins and Medals of the British Museum.[4][5]
Awards
- (1992 and 2003): Lhotka Prize, awarded by the Royal Numismatic Society.[2][6]
