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Death of Duke of York. 1827.: CM.97-1965

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Titles

Death of Duke of York. 1827.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1965-11-25) by Coin Duplicates Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 60 mm Diameter 60 mm Weight 111.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of York, facing right.

  • Text: FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: ADMIRABLE AND EXEMPLARY AS A SON BROTHER & SUBJECT DEVOTED TO THE HONOR INTERESTS & WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. DISTINGUISHED BY INTEGRITY IMPARTIALITY AND ASSIDUITY IN THE ABLE DISCHARGE OF PUBLIC DUTIES BY WHICH HE RAISED THE CHARACTER OF THE BRITISH SOLDIER AND PROMOTED HIS COMFORT. AMIABLE AND UNASSUMING IN PRIVATE LIFE BENEVOLENT AND OF EASY ACCESS TO ALL RANKS. A GOOD CHRITIAN . A KIND MASTER A TRUE AND STEADY FRIEND. A STRICT OBSERVER OF HIS WORD. UNMINDFUL ONLY OF INJURIES RECIEVED. BORN 16 AUG . 1763 DIED 5 JAN 1827.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.97-1965
Primary reference Number: 228051
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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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