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Death of Lord Byron. 1824.: CM.420-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of Lord Byron. 1824.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1824

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 123.54 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Lord Byron, facing left, within ornate border.

  • Text: BYP?N
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lightening from cloud striking branches placed in the ground.

  • Text: ??????? AIEI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.420-1989
Primary reference Number: 228625
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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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