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Henry Irving laudatory medal: CM.YG.3451-R

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Henry Irving laudatory medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Thomas, J. R.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1891

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 60.1 mm Diameter 60.1 mm Weight 81.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped barre head of Irving facing left

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: HENRY IRVING 1892
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3451-R
Primary reference Number: 228727

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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