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Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1847.: CM.TR.2216-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1847.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Maker: Peters, J.

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 39.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Prince Albert in academicals, bare headed, facing left.

  • Text: PRINCEPS CELSISSIMUS ALBERTUS ACAD: CANTAB: CANCELL. 1847
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Interior view of the Senate House, winged figure holding laurel wreath and palm branch flying above.

  • Text: DEUM TIMETO : REGEM HONORATO : VIRTUTEM COLITO : DISCIPLINIS BONIS OPERAM DATO.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2216-R
Primary reference Number: 228309
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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