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The Majority of Princess Victoria. 1837.: CM.PG.20879-2006

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The Majority of Princess Victoria. 1837.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Halliday, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1998-11-23) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1837

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 30.58 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Princess Victoria, facing right, with head turned nearly full face, hair in coif and ringlets.

  • Text: H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEX : VICTORIA. BORN MAY 24 1819.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Princess Victoria seated upon a rock, Britannia, Scotia, and Hibernia around; the British Lion with shield reclining.

  • Text: THE BIRTH DAY OF THE HEIRESS PRESUMPTIVE TO THE BRITISH THRONE (in exergue) MAY 24 1837.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20879-2006
Primary reference Number: 228100

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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