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George, Prince of Wales Appointed Regent. 1811.: CM.TR.2171-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

George, Prince of Wales Appointed Regent. 1811.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1811

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 49 mm Weight 64.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Prince of Wales, facing right.

  • Text: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Regent seated upon a throne. Justice standing with the British Lion Britannia standing.

  • Text: REGENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (in exergue) FEBUARY VI MDCCCXI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2171-R
Primary reference Number: 228011
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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