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Marriage of George, Prince of Wales to Caroline of Brunswick. 1795.: CM.4.37-1922

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Titles

Marriage of George, Prince of Wales to Caroline of Brunswick. 1795.

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 1795

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 4.88 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Princess Caroline, facing left, wearing cap.

  • Text: CAROLINE . QUEEN CONSORT OF ENGLAND.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Imperial crown in splendour.

  • Text: BORN MAY 17 . 1768 MARRIED APRIL 8 . 1795.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.37-1922
Primary reference Number: 227944
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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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