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The Duke of Wellingtons successes in the Peninsular War: CM.3988-1950

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Duke of Wellingtons successes in the Peninsular War

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by Family of C. J. Bunn

Dating

Production date: AD 1810

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 49.9 mm Diameter 49.9 mm Weight 62.30 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of Wellington facing right

  • Text: LIEUT . GEN. LORD VISCOUNT WELLINGTON . K.B. Below: MDCCCX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory standing on a rock with shield, broken standard below.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3988-1950
Primary reference Number: 228909
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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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