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

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

• Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 2 page(s): 457

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