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The Duke of Cambridge visit to Birmingham: CM.410-1970

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Duke of Cambridge visit to Birmingham

Maker(s)

Engraver: Moore, J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Birmingham City Museum & Art Gallery

Dating

Production date: AD 1857

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 61.16 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bus of the Duke of Cambridge bare headed facing left

  • Text: THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. K. G. K. P.,G.C.B., G.C.M.G., COMANDER-IN-CHIEF
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: STRUCK AT THE WORKS OF G R COLLIS TO COMMEMORATE THE AUSPICIOUS VISIT OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE TO THE TOWN OF BIRMINGHAM ON THE OCCAISION OF THE OPENING OF CALTHORE PARK A PLACE OF RECREATION FOR THE PEOPLE BY INVITATION OF JOHN RATCLIFE ESQR. MAYOR JUNE 1ST 1857
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.410-1970
Primary reference Number: 229038
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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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