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The Choir of York minister destroyed by fire: CM.M.3661-R

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Choir of York minister destroyed by fire

Maker(s)

Engraver: J. W. & S.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1829

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45.6 mm Diameter 45.6 mm Weight 27.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of York Minster

  • Text: In exergue: YORK MINISTER 1829
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: YORK MINSTER WAS COMMENCED 1171 COMPLETED 1171 COMPLETED 1377 THE CHOIR OF THIS MAGNIFICENT EDIFICE DWESTROYED BY AN INCENDIARY FEB.Y 2ND- 1829
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3661-R
Primary reference Number: 229131

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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