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Augusta, Princess of Wales. Counter.: CM.M.265-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Augusta, Princess of Wales. Counter.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 3.54 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Augusta, Princess of Wales, facing right, with bandeau, pear ear-ring, necklace, dress with brooch in front, and ermine mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder.

  • Text: AUGUSTA WALLIÆ PRINCIPIASSA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cupid walking, a tortoise before him, a hare behind him.

  • Text: PERSEVERANCE GAGNE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.265-R
Primary reference Number: 227885
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 25 August 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Augusta, Princess of Wales. Counter." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227885 Accessed: 2024-10-01 12:30:11

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