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Giuseppe Garibaldi and the war for the independence of Italy: CM.SJ.622-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Giuseppe Garibaldi and the war for the independence of Italy

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pinches Family

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by St John's College

Dating

Production date: AD 1860

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 41.4 mm Diameter 41.4 mm Weight 21.51 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare headed Giuseppe Garibaldi facing right

  • Text: GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI BORN AT NICE 1807
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: cliffs and a sea shore with ships and a light house in the distance

  • Text: WAR FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF ITALY (In exergue) ITALY AND VCTOR EMMANUEL MARSALA,MAY 11th 1860
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.622-R
Primary reference Number: 228689
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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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