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Fortieth birthday of Joseph Munden: CM.45-1965

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Fortieth birthday of Joseph Munden

Maker(s)

Engraver: Hancock, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1965) by Duplicate Objects and Donations Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1799

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 53.3 mm Diameter 53.3 mm Weight 65.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Joseph Munden bare head facing right

  • Text: JOSEPH SHEPPARD MUNDEN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within enclosed wreath, masks of tragedy and comedy below

  • Text: Within wreath: ENGLISH COMEDIAN EXPOSER OF FOLLY AND DISPELLOR OF SPLEEN AGED 40 1799 Around\: TO CHEER THE SINKING HEART AND CREATE A MORAL LIFE IS ALL THAT PHILOSYPHY CAN TEACH THE MIND +
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.45-1965
Primary reference Number: 228755

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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