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The Great Exhibition, Prince Albert President of the Royal Commission: CM.973-1930

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Great Exhibition, Prince Albert President of the Royal Commission

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930) by Duncanson, T. J. G.

Dating

Production date: AD 1851

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.6 mm Diameter 44.6 mm Weight 60.92 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Prince Albert facing left

  • Text: H:R:H: PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Dove on inscribed globe within wreath

  • Text: Inscription on globe EXHIBITOR Around: EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.973-1930
Primary reference Number: 229320
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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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