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Princess Margaret: Visit to Bermuda in 1984 to unveil the statute of Sir George Somers: CM.73-1996

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Princess Margaret: Visit to Bermuda in 1984 to unveil the statute of Sir George Somers

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Engraver: Fountain, D.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996) by Robinson, Duncan

Dating

Production date: AD 1984

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 50.8 mm Diameter 50.8 mm Weight 78.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Princess Margaret

  • Text: Above: HRH THE PRINCESS MARGARET Below: COLONEL-IN-CHIEF. THE BERMUDA REGIMENT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: George Somers shown in cloak

  • Text: Above: SIR GEORGE SOMERS Below: 1609 1984
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.73-1996
Primary reference Number: 229239

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

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

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