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Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.: CM.48.1-1921

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Titles

Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Hancock, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1921-05-27) by Carter, Catherine, Miss

Dating

Production date: AD 1817

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 23.22 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diadem head of Princess Charlotte, facing right.

  • Text: H.R.H. THE PRINCESS CHARLOTE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Weeping willow trees, one from an urn on a pedestal inscribed with a letter C.

  • Text: GREAT BRITAIN MOURNS : HER PRINCES WEEP (in exergue) DIED NOV . 6 . 1817 ÆT 21.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.48.1-1921
Primary reference Number: 227993
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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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