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W E Gladstone 1809 1898 portrait Medal: CM.283-1963

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W E Gladstone 1809 1898 portrait Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1894

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 46.8 mm Diameter 46.8 mm Weight 52.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: William Gladstone bare headed facing right

  • Text: WILLIAM.EWART.GLADSTONE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Gathering of various leaves with the dates Gladstone was Prime Minister inscribed among them

  • Text: PRIMINISTER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND In exergue 1868-74 1880-85 1886 1892-94
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.283-1963
Primary reference Number: 228694

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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