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Battles of Rossbach & Lissa. 1757.: CM.4112-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battles of Rossbach & Lissa. 1757.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Pingo, Thomas

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1757

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 29.56 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Frederick the Great, facing right, hair long, tied behind, in armour, with ribband across breast.

  • Text: FREDERICVS MAGNVS BOR . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory, holding a palm branch, holds a laurel wreath above a trophy of French arms, above an imperial eagle files above.

  • Text: TE DVCE FREERICE SEQVOR. (in exergue) GALLIS ET AVSTRIACIS DEVICTIS MDCCLVII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4112-1950
Primary reference Number: 227902
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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