Death of George Canning. 1827.
Ruler:
George IV (1820-30)
Engraver:
Halliday, Thomas
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge
Production date: AD 1827
Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 20.81 g
Inscription present: Draped bust of George Canning, bare head, facing right.
Inscription present: Britannia mourning at a funerary urn and holding in her right hand a scroll inscribed "GREEKS CATHOLICS". The plinth supporting the urn is inscribed "CANNING DIED AUG. 1827 AGED 56"
Accession number: CM.TR.2239-R
Primary reference Number: 228631
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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