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Frederick the Great and Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. 1759.: CM.M.272-R

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Titles

Frederick the Great and Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. 1759.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1759

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 10.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Frederick the Great and Prince Ferdinand grasping right hands; each holding his hat in his left hand: above is a crown.

  • Text: THE KING OF PRUSSIA & PRINCE FERDINAND.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cavalry pursuing cavalry and infantry.

  • Text: DROVE THE FRENCH OUT OF THE LAND. [sic]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.272-R
Primary reference Number: 227907

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Frederick the Great and Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. 1759." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227907 Accessed: 2024-04-30 13:12:26

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