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Birthday of John Philip Kemble: CM.389-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Birthday of John Philip Kemble

Maker(s)

Engraver: Hancock, John

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989)

Dating

Production date: AD 1797

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt bronze Diameter (min) 52.6 mm Diameter 52.6 mm Weight 67.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of John Kemble facing, bare head turned to left

  • Text: IOHANNES PHILIPPUS KEMBLE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath, masks of tragic comedy below

  • Text: TRAGOEDUS ANGLICUS AET . XLI. MDCCXCVIII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.389-1989
Primary reference Number: 228736
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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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