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Anniversary of Queen Charlotte's Birthday. 1762.: CM.4.25-1922

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Titles

Anniversary of Queen Charlotte's Birthday. 1762.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1762

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 31 mm Diameter 31 mm Weight 6.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George III and Queen Charlotte facing each other.

  • Text: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. CHARLOTTA REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown above the Royal Arms.

  • Text: 1762 M . B . F . ET H . REX . F . D . BET . L . D . SR . I . ATETE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.25-1922
Primary reference Number: 227924
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Anniversary of Queen Charlotte's Birthday. 1762." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227924 Accessed: 2024-12-23 03:53:14

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