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Jernegan's Lottery Medal. 1736.: CM.163-1917

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Jernegan's Lottery Medal. 1736.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Tanner, John Sigismund

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05-25) by Rattey, William

Dating

Production date: AD 1736

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 20.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Minerva. Holding a spear and a palm branch, stands between a pile of arms and emblems of the Arts and Sciences.

  • Text: BOTH HANDS FILL'D FOR BRITAIN. (in exergue) GEORGE REIGNING. T.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Queen Caroline, crowned, and holding a sceptre, waters a grove of young palm-trees.

  • Text: GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE. (in exergue) CAROLINE PROTECTING. 1736. T.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.163-1917
Primary reference Number: 227843
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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