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Visit of King Fuad Egypt to England: CM.205-1938

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Visit of King Fuad Egypt to England

Maker(s)

Engraver: Metcalfe, Percy
Engraver: Doman, C. L.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-5-20) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1927

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 71.7 mm Diameter 71.7 mm Weight 155.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of King Fouad of Egypt facing left

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Person wearing helmet with crest behind person in Egyptian costume with necklace and head dress above bird with out stretched wings above inscription

  • Text: OFFICIAL VISIT OF HIS MAJESTY FAUD I KING OF EGYPT TO BRITAIN JULY MCMXXVII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.205-1938
Primary reference Number: 229236

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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