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The Duke of Grafton Elected Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1768.: CM.373-1989

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Titles

The Duke of Grafton Elected Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1768.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Kirk, John

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Description

Medal struck to commemorate the election of The Duke of Grafton as the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1768

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 53 mm Diameter 53 mm Weight 57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of George III, facing right.

  • Text: GEORGIVS III PIVS FELIX PATER PATRIAE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female figure standing, holding a lyre crowning a male figure robed in academicals with laurel wreath, cherub holding trumpet flying above, the trumpet has a ribbon floating from it inscribed "DETUR DIGNISSIMO"

  • Text: (in exergue) AUSP : AUG : HEN : DUC : DE GRAFTON ACAD : CANTAB : CANCELL:
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.373-1989
Primary reference Number: 228276
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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