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Foundation of the Numismatic Society of London. 1838.: CM.TR.2230-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Foundation of the Numismatic Society of London. 1838.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1838

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44 mm Diameter 44 mm Weight 35.22 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of John Lee, facing right.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: NUMISMATIC SOCIETY OF LONDON FOUNDED DECR XXII MDCCCXXXVIII JOHN LEE L.L.D F.S.A: F.R.A.S. PRESIDENT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2230-R
Primary reference Number: 228545
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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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