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Recovery of the Prince of Wales From Typhoid. 1872.: CM.280-1963

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Recovery of the Prince of Wales From Typhoid. 1872.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin
Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-04-25) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1872

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 58 mm Diameter 58 mm Weight 101.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Prince of Wales, face left.

  • Text: ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prince of Wales plumes within open wreath.

  • Text: NATIONAL . THANKSGIVING . FOR . RECOVERY . OF . THE . PRINCE . OF . WALES. FEB:1872.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.280-1963
Primary reference Number: 228166

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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