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The Earl of Charlemont: CM.M.437-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Earl of Charlemont

Maker(s)

Engraver: Mossop, W.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1786

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 52.6 mm Diameter 52.6 mm Weight 61.86 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Earl of Charemont, bare head facing left

  • Text: IACOBVS.COMES. DE CHARLEMONT PRAES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Hibernia seated left holding shield with crowned Irish harp, ruined building to left, retorts on furnace to right.

  • Text: VETERES REVOCAVIT ARTES. ACAD. REG.HIB.INST. JAN. 28 .MDCCLXXXVI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.437-R
Primary reference Number: 228644
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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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