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Death of Lord Nelson. 1805.: CM.M.303-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of Lord Nelson. 1805.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1805

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 20.19 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Victory standing on a prow of a war gallery holding a medallion of Lord Nelson in her right hand.

  • Text: VICTORY ABOVKIR . COPENHAG . CADIZ.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within closed wreath of laurel and palm.

  • Text: H . VICECOM . NELSON OB PATRIAM PVGNANDO MORT . OCT . XXI . MDCCCV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.303-R
Primary reference Number: 227970
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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) "Death of Lord Nelson. 1805." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227970 Accessed: 2024-11-26 13:00:25

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