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Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra: CM.176-1943

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra

Maker(s)

Engraver: Brooks, William
Engraver: Adams, Woodhull

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943-9-17) by Kenyon, Lord

Dating

Production date: AD 1863

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 37.2 mm Diameter 37.2 mm Weight 13.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of the Princess Alexandria and the Prince of Wales facing right

  • Text: H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND H.[R].H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prices of Wales plumes above inscription sprays of flowers below

  • Text: MARRIED AT WINDSOR MARCH 10. 1863
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.176-1943
Primary reference Number: 229010
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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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