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Visit of King George of the Hellenes: CM.M.3678-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Visit of King George of the Hellenes

Maker(s)

Engraver: Adams, G. G.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1880

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76.1 mm Diameter 76.1 mm Weight 222.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of King George I facing left

  • Text: GEORGE 1S.T. KING OF THE HELLENES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Londinia offering an address of welcome to Greece standing before a view of the Acropolis. Britannia standing behind Londinia before a view of St George Cathedral.

  • Text: JUNE 16. 1880
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3678-R
Primary reference Number: 229233
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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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