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Birth of the Prince of Wales 9 November 1841: CM.M.3617-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Birth of the Prince of Wales 9 November 1841

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1841

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38.2 mm Diameter 38.2 mm Weight 17.39 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription with rays coming from above

  • Text: PRESENTED TO THE CAMBRIDGE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN COMMEMORATION OF THE BIRTH OF THE PRINCE OF WALES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown and Prince of Wales plumes in centre

  • Text: H. R. H. ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES Below: BORN NOV. 9 .1841
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3617-R
Primary reference Number: 229048
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Birth of the Prince of Wales 9 November 1841" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/229048 Accessed: 2024-11-25 20:58:23

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