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Fiftieth Anniversary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools Robert Raikes: CM.177-1917

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Fiftieth Anniversary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools Robert Raikes

Maker(s)

Engraver: Ingram, T. W.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-5) by Rattey, William

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 38.4 mm Diameter 38.4 mm Weight 21.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Robert Raikes bare head facing left

  • Text: Above: ROFBERT RAIKES ESQR. Below: FOUNDER OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS On a wide border around and above: SUNDAY SCHOOL JUBILEE SEPR. 14T.H. 1831. Below: BIRMM. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eye of providence above inscription Cross palm and laurel branch below.

  • Text: FROM A CHILD THOU HAST KNOWN THE SCRIPTURES WHICH ARE ABLE TO MAKE THE WISE UNTO SALVATION Around: REMEMBER THE SABATH DAY TO KEEP IT HOLY. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.177-1917
Primary reference Number: 229463

Audit data

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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