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Sir John Pope-Hennessy Laudatory Medal: CM.490-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir John Pope-Hennessy Laudatory Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Roty, O.

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1888

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 68.7 mm Diameter 68.7 mm Weight 142.93 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust, bare head of Sir John-Pope Hennessey

  • Text: SIR JOHN POPE HENNESSY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female seated welcoming a ship, arms and motto of Mauritius to left

  • Text: to left: STELLA CLAVIQUE MARIS To right: XXII DECEMBRE MDCCC LXXXVIII Above: A SIR. JOHN POPE HENNESY .K.C.M.GOVERNEUR DE L'ILE MAURICE ETDE SES DEPENDANCES LES MAURICIENS RECONNAISSANTS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.490-1989
Primary reference Number: 228809
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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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