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The Duke of Devonshire Elected Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1862.: CM.M.376-R

Titles

The Duke of Devonshire Elected Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1862.

Maker(s)

Victoria (1837-1901) (Ruler)
Ottley, J. (Engraver)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1862

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 44 mm Diameter 44 mm Weight 25.61 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of the Duke of Devonshire bare head, facing left.

  • Text: PRINCEPS ILLUSTRISS GULIELMUS CAVENDISH DEVONIAE DUX ACAD: CANTAB: CANCELL: 1862
  • 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.M.376-R
Primary reference Number: 228322

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022) "The Duke of Devonshire Elected Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1862." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228322 Accessed: 2022-05-25 15:22:29

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