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Sir Robert Walpole. 1741.: CM.365-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Sir Robert Walpole. 1741.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Natter, Johann Lorenz

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1741

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 50 mm Diameter 50 mm Weight 57.13 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Sir Robert Walpole, facing right, hair short, in mantle round the shoulders.

  • Text: ROBERTUS . WALPOLE. ORD : PERISCELIDIS . EQVES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Statue of Cicero, facing, holding in each hand a scroll; at his feet, a cippus.

  • Text: REGIT . DICTIS . ANIMOS. (in exergue) M. T. C. L. N.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.365-1989
Primary reference Number: 227850
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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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