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Death of the Duke of Wellington: CM.YG.3453-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of the Duke of Wellington

Maker(s)

Engraver: Allan, David
Engraver: More, Jacob

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1852

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38.9 mm Diameter 38.9 mm Weight 14.05 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington, bare headed, facing left

  • Text: ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Flags behind an inscribed plinth on which there is a wreath. Above there is an inscription and below there is a star

  • Text: Above: BORN MAY 1.1769. DIED SEPR 14 .1852. On plinth: WATERLOO Within a wide border around: HE SUBDED INDIA AND LIBERATED EUROPE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3453-R
Primary reference Number: 228932
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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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