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Byron Committee Award Medal. 1838.: CM.180-1943

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Byron Committee Award Medal. 1838.

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Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943-10-27) by Lady Gaselee

Dating

Production date: AD 1838

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 44 mm Diameter 44 mm Weight 55.22 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Lord Byron, racing right.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of the Parthenon.

  • Text: AIEN API?TEYEIN KAI Y?EIPOXON EMMCNAI A???? (in exergue) FROM THE GREEK BYRON COMMITTEE TO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.180-1943
Primary reference Number: 228624

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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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