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Defence of Acre, Sir Sidney Smith: CM.M.599-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Defence of Acre, Sir Sidney Smith

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1799

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.1 mm Diameter 38.1 mm Weight 28.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Sir Sydney Smith three quarter right

  • Text: SR. W SIDNEY SMITH In exergue: CAPTAIN OF THE TIGRE OF 74 GUNS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of the town of Acre and the bay with British ships in foreground

  • Text: In exergue: REPULSED BUONAPARTE IN 11 ATTACKS, MADE BY HIM ON ACRE 1799
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.599-R
Primary reference Number: 228853
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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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