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George, Prince of Wales Appointed Regent. 1811.: CM.TR.2172-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

George, Prince of Wales Appointed Regent. 1811.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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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) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 31.44 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Prince of Wales, facing left, hair long tied behind.

  • Text: H.R.H. GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES . P . RT. (below) FOR THE KING, THE LAW, AND THE PEOPLE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within a border of laurel.

  • Text: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES CONSTITUTED REGENT OF THE IMPERIAL KINGDOMS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND FEBUARY 5, 1811.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2172-R
Primary reference Number: 228012
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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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