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Charles Dickens: Laudatory Medal.: CM.493-1995

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Charles Dickens: Laudatory Medal.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Minton, J. W.

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995) by Munby, A. N. L.

Dating

1881 - 1890

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63.6 mm Diameter 63.6 mm Weight 128.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Charles Dickens bare head facing left

  • Text: CHARLES DICKENS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An open laurel wreath

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.493-1995
Primary reference Number: 228669
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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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