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Medals: CM.2571-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Moore, Joseph (Birmingham medallist, fl. 1850) (Uncertain)
Issuer: Wellesley, Arthur Charles, Sir, Duke of Wellington (Struck in the name of)

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Categories

Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 9.8 mm
Image(width): 10.1 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

1852 CE - After 1854 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Duke of Wellington left

  • Text: ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: BORN / 1 MAY 1769 // BATTLE OF / VIMIEIRO / 21 AUG: 1808
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2571-2003
Primary reference Number: 158598
Rogers: 280
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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