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Death of William Roscoe: CM.22-1972

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of William Roscoe

Maker(s)

Engraver: Clint, Scipio

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1972) by Duplicate Objects and Donations Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Note

Copy of Gibson J.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 46.3 mm Diameter 46.3 mm Weight 29.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William Roscoe, facing left

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

Inscription present: A laurel tree in full leaf

  • Text: STASSI IL LAVRO LIETO In exergue: BORN MDCCLIII DIED MDCCCXXXI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.22-1972
Primary reference Number: 228819
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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