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Death of Lord Nelson: CM.3992-1950

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Lord Nelson

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by Family of C. J. Bunn

Dating

Production date: AD 1805

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.9 mm Diameter 38.9 mm Weight 24.02 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Lord Nelson with short hair facing left

  • Text: H . VICOM . NELSON .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within closed wreath of laurel and palm

  • Text: H.VICOM.NELSON OB PATRIAM PVGNANDO MORT.OCT.XXI.MDCCCV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3992-1950
Primary reference Number: 228768
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Death of Lord Nelson" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228768 Accessed: 2024-05-19 21:06:54

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