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Opening of Waterloo Bridge. 1817.: CM.TR.2174-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Opening of Waterloo Bridge. 1817.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1817

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 11.01 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of the Prince Regent, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGIUS W.P. VICEM REGIS BRITANNIARUM GERENS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Royal Standard.

  • Text: WELLINGTON (below) WATERLOO DIE IUM . 18 1815.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2174-R
Primary reference Number: 228022
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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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