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Duke of Marlborough. Died 16 June 1722.: CM.255-1923

Object information

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Titles

Duke of Marlborough. Died 16 June 1722.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Artist: Dassier, Jean

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1923-10-16) by Jenkinson, Francis, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1722

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 41.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Marlborough, three-quarters, facing left, head nearly facing, hair long, in cravat, armour decorated with the head of Medusa and the star of the Garter, mantle, and ribband across the breast.

  • Text: IOAN . CHURC . DUX MARLB. J.D.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory, holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, standing, facing, amidst piles of arms.

  • Text: VBI ADERAT IBI VICTORIA. (in exergue) OB . 27 . JUN . 1722 . NAT . ANN . 74.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.255-1923
Primary reference Number: 227806
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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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