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Lord Nelson, 'H.M.S. Foudroyant wrecked': CM.3991-1950

Current Location: In storage

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Lord Nelson, 'H.M.S. Foudroyant wrecked'

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 28.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Lord Nelson wearing a tricorn hat

  • Text: HORATIO. VISCOUNT NELSON Below: BORN. 29TH. SEPTEMBER .1758. DIED , 21ST. OCTOBER, 1805.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The ship with sails furled

  • Text: FOUDROYANT''. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP. Below: COMMENCED BUILDING, 1789 LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL , 1798 WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE. 16TH. . 1897. MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3991-1950
Primary reference Number: 228774

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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