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The Battle of the Nile, Lord Nelson: CM.3990-1950

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Battle of the Nile, Lord Nelson

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1798

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.4 mm Diameter 38.4 mm Weight 24.09 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Half length figure of Lord Nelson facing, head thee quarter left, empty right sleeve pinned up

  • Text: ADMIRAL LORD NELSON . OF . THE NILE Below: BRITAINS GLORY & DEFENCE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three ships engaged in battle

  • Text: ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS'' In exergue: FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST. 1 . 1798
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3990-1950
Primary reference Number: 228772
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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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