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Unidentified Frederick the Great Medal.: CM.M.273-R

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Titles

Unidentified Frederick the Great Medal.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1758

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 16.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Frederick, King of Prussia, on horseback, his sword in his right hand, trampling an enemy; in the distance, a camp.

  • Text: […] O (in exergue) […]58
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated.

  • Text: REGINA INGRATI[…]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.273-R
Primary reference Number: 227908

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

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