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Foundation of the Cobden Club: CM.90-1965

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Foundation of the Cobden Club

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1965) by Duplicate Objects and Donations Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1866

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 57.5 mm Diameter 57.5 mm Weight 90.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Richard Cobden beaded facing left border around

  • Text: RICHARD COBDEN 1804 - 1865
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within around wreath and within with stars

  • Text: FEE TRADE PEACE GOOD WILL AMONG NATIONS COBDEN CLUB FOUNDED 1865
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.90-1965
Primary reference Number: 228650
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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