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Death of George Canning. 1827.: CM.CH.254-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of George Canning. 1827.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Galle, A.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Christ's College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51.1 mm Diameter 51.1 mm Weight 54.36 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: GEORGE CANNING.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES. LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS. 1827
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.CH.254-R
Primary reference Number: 228636
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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