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Death of Matthew Boulton: CM.401-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Matthew Boulton

Maker(s)

Engraver: Soho Mint

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40.7 mm Diameter 40.7 mm Weight 36.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: MATTHEW BOULTON DIED AUGUST 17TH_ 1809 AGED 81 YEARS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within enclosed wreath

  • Text: IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AUGST_ 24TH_ 1809.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.401-1989
Primary reference Number: 229185
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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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