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Successes of 1759.: CM.17-1942

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Titles

Successes of 1759.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1942-05-09) by Stephenson, J. S.

Dating

Production date: AD 1759

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 33.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George II, facing left, laureate, hair long, in armour, with star of the Garter, and ribband across the breast.

  • Text: GEORGIVS . II . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A shield bearing a reversed lily within a Garter, inscribed "PERFIDA EVERSA", supported by the Lion of England and the Horse of Hanover. On a band below is inscribed "W . PITT AUSP . GEO . II . PR . MI.", below this "MDCCLIX". Around are inscribed the successes of the year, with the names of the several commanders and the dates.

  • Text: GUADALOUPE BARIGN MOORE MAT . 1., NIAGRA IOHNSON JULY 25., MINDEN FERDINAND. AUG . 1., CROWN POINT AMHERST. AUG . 4., LAGOS BOSCAWEN AUG .19., QUEBEC WOLFE MONCKN TOWNSD SEP . 13 & 18., HAWKE QUIBERON. NOV . 20.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.17-1942
Primary reference Number: 227913

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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