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Foundation of the New Royal Exchange. 1842.: CM.859-2009

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Titles

Foundation of the New Royal Exchange. 1842.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 45.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: IN COMMEMORATION OF LAYING THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE H:R:H: PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA 17 JANUARY 1842 IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF HER REIGN.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.859-2009
Primary reference Number: 228133

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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