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Shakespeare Jubilee at Stratford upon Avon 1769: CM.13-1979

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shakespeare Jubilee at Stratford upon Avon 1769

Maker(s)

Engraver: Westwood, F.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1979) by Milton Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1769

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 31.9 mm Diameter 31.9 mm Weight 14.70 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William Shakespeare facing right

  • Text: WE SHALL NOT LOOK UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: JUBILEE AT STRATFORD IN HONOUR AND TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. SEPT. 1769 D. G STEWARD
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.13-1979
Primary reference Number: 228838
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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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