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King Gustavus III of Sweden: CM.4.68-1922

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

King Gustavus III of Sweden

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

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Dating

1790 - 1806

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55.9 mm Diameter 55.9 mm Weight 80.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of King Gustavus III of Sweden facing right

  • Text: GUSTAVUS III.D:G.REX SVECIAE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A standing figure holds a wreath over an alter in front of a trophy of arms; a cherub stands at the other side of the alter

  • Text: In exergue: NATUS D. XXIIII JAN MDCCXXXXVI.SUCC D.XII FEB. MDCCLXXI. TRUCID:D.XVI MART.MDCCXCII OB.D.XXIX SUP.MENS.ET AN.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.68-1922
Primary reference Number: 229162
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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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