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Death of the Duke of York: CM.294-1969

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of the Duke of York

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1969) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51.4 mm Diameter 51.4 mm Weight 48.45 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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.294-1969
Primary reference Number: 228958
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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