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British and Foreign Sailors Society, Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1905: CM.96-1999

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British and Foreign Sailors Society, Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 1905

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999-04-26) by Manners, Georgina

Dating

Production date: AD 1905

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 12.02 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Figure of Nelson standing left.

  • Text: PRESENTED BY BRITISH & FOREIGN SAILORS SOCIETY (below) CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER FROM LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY (in exergue) DEATH OF NELSON OCT 21 1805 CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT 21 1905 (below) E.R. VII .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Starboard view of H.M.S. Victory.

  • Text: ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY (below) THANK GOD I HAVE DONE MY DUTY (in exergue) VICTORY . TRAFALGAR OCT . 21 . 1805.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.96-1999
Primary reference Number: 228464

Audit data

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

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

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