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Visit of Victor Emmanuel II to England: CM.4015-1950

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Visit of Victor Emmanuel II to England

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pinches Family

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by Family of C. J. Bunn

Dating

Production date: AD 1855

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41.7 mm Diameter 41.7 mm Weight 35 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Victor Emmanuel facing left

  • Text: VICTOR EMMANUEL II KING OF SARDINIA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within enclosed wreath on which are superimposed four shields.

  • Text: within wreath: NOVEMBER 30T.H. 1855 Around: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HIS MAJESTY TO ENGLAND
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4015-1950
Primary reference Number: 229243
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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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