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Death of the Duke of York: CM.427-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of the Duke of York

Maker(s)

Engraver: Binfield, W.
Engraver: Folkard, H.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 50.9 mm Diameter 50.9 mm Weight 48.33 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: H. R. H. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Trophy of flags behind funerary urn on plinth within wreath

  • Text: Below: BORN AUGUST 16 1763. DIED JANUARY. 5. 1827 Above: COMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE BRITISH ARMY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.427-1989
Primary reference Number: 228956
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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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