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William Beckford. 1773.: CM.GC.86-R

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Titles

William Beckford. 1773.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Maker: Kirk, John

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1941-05-22) by Girton College

Dating

Production date: AD 1773

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 5.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William Beckford, facing left, wearing full bottomed wig robes and Mayoral chain.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: RIGHT HONOURABLE WILLIAM BECKFORD.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.GC.86-R
Primary reference Number: 228606

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 19 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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