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George I. Medalet. 1714: CM.M.244-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

George I. Medalet. 1714

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: ? AD 1714

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 22 mm Diameter 22 mm Weight 3.39 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George I, facing right, laureate, in armour and mantle.

  • Text: GEORGIVS . DEI . GRA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia stands, with spear and shield, and holds out an olive branch: on one side are ships; in the other, men ploughing and sowing.

  • Text: COMPOSITIS . VENERANTVR . ARMIS. (in exergue) MDCCXIII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.244-R
Primary reference Number: 227791
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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