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The Cenotaph: CM.9-1983

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Cenotaph

Maker(s)

Engraver: Doman, C. L. J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Grundy, J. Hull, Mrs

Dating

1918 - 1983

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 76.4 mm Diameter 76.4 mm Weight 197.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of the cenotaph

  • Text: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE In exergue: NOVEMBER 11TH-. MCMXV111.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Man wearing just loin cloth and turban standing in front of man in Ancient Greek garment, sandals and Corinthian crested helmet

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.9-1983
Primary reference Number: 229285
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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