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William Shakespeare: CM.M.597-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Shakespeare

Maker(s)

Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1911

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 45.33 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William Shakespeare three quarter facing

  • Text: Below: WILLIAM SHAKESPERE To left: PICT .AD.VIV.APVD. MCMXI
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of William Shakespeare, in foreground nude female to front with lyre, to right cherub flanked by two dramatic masks

  • Text: To right: FFIC APVD . ECCL . SA In exergue: MDLXIVAPOLLO MDCXVI ALTER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.597-R
Primary reference Number: 228846
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "William Shakespeare" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228846 Accessed: 2024-11-08 13:49:43

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