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In honour of the visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to London: CM.TR.2594-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

In honour of the visit of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to London

Maker(s)

Engraver: Searle & Co.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1902

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76.3 mm Diameter 76.3 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, her crowned him bare headed

  • Text: IN HONOUR OF THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING EDWARD VII & QUEEN ALEXANDRA TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON . 25 . OCT . 1902.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia welcomes the enthroned King and Queen before the Guildhall, winged figure plays trumpet. Ribbon with inscription on to left

  • Text: Inscription on ribbon: CIVIVM AMOR ET FIDES
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2594-R
Primary reference Number: 229284
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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