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William Roscoe Centenary of birth: CM 1742-1963

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Roscoe Centenary of birth

Maker(s)

Engraver: Allan, David
Engraver: More, Jacob

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1853

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 46.6 mm Diameter 46.6 mm Weight 48.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William Roscoe facing left

  • Text: ROSCOE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath

  • Text: CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH-DAY OF ROSCOE. LIVERPOOL, MARCH VIII, MDCCCLIII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM 1742-1963
Primary reference Number: 228817
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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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