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Withdrawal of the Divorce Bill. 1820.: CM.251-1938

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Titles

Withdrawal of the Divorce Bill. 1820.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Kempson, Peter

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-03) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1820

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 27.32 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust of Queen Caroline, head facing left, hair tied in chignon.

  • Text: CAROLINE D : G . BRITT : REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Queen Caroline, kneeling before Peace who holds scroll inscribed "NO BILL".

  • Text: VIRTUE WHEN WOUNDED FLOURISHES (in exergue) BILL WITHDRAWN NOV : 10
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.251-1938
Primary reference Number: 228029
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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