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Death of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy: CM.470-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1859

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51.3 mm Diameter 51.3 mm Weight 73.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy wearing turban facing left

  • Text: SIR JAMSETJEE JEEJEEBHOY BART. 1857
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within enclosed wreath

  • Text: BORN 15 JULY 1783 DIED 15 APRIL 1859
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.470-1989
Primary reference Number: 228732
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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