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Earl St Vincent's Reward, Admiral Jervis: CM.97-1970

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Titles

Earl St Vincent's Reward, Admiral Jervis

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1970) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1800

Note

Copy of Flaxman's

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 47.7 mm Diameter 47.7 mm Weight 24.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Admiral Jervis with hair in pigtail facing left within wreath

  • Text: EARL ST VINCENT''S TESTIMONY OF APPROBATION 1800
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A seaman hands left with a naval officer right, an incorrectly drawn Union Jack as a background within wreath, crown at top

  • Text: LOYAL AND TRUE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.97-1970
Primary reference Number: 229198

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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