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Hearts of Oak Benefit Society Medal.: CM.857-2002

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Hearts of Oak Benefit Society Medal.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2002-11-25) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 19 mm Diameter 22 mm Weight 4.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A female figure on shore with anchor, ship in rough water behind.

  • Text: HEARTS OF OAK BENEFIT SOCIETY (in exergue) 1842
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath.

  • Text: PRESENTED AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT FOR SERVICES TO THE SOCIETY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.857-2002
Primary reference Number: 228502

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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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