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Beilby Porteus Prize Medal. 1808.: CM.14-1976

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Beilby Porteus Prize Medal. 1808.

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1976) by Hadow, Rev. Conon G. E.

Dating

Production date: AD 1808

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 42.22 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: GEORGIUS III . PIUS FORTIS DEFENSOR FIDEI
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Gateway with arms above.

  • Text: OB INSIGNE INS . S . PUBLICE LEGENDIS ELOQUIUM (in exergue) COLL . CHRIST PEITAS ERGO D . ALUMNUS OLIM BEILBY PORTEUS, EPISC . LOND. 1808
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.14-1976
Primary reference Number: 228284
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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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