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The Royal Society of Literature. 1823. (Obverse Only): CM.417.1-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Royal Society of Literature. 1823. (Obverse Only)

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Bain, W.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1823

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 69 mm Diameter 69 mm Weight 65.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of George IV, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGIUS IV REG : SOC : LITT : FUNDATOR ET PATRONUS MDCCCXXIII.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Uniface.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.417.1-1989
Primary reference Number: 228562
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Audit data

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