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Solomon's Judgement: CM.851-2009

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Solomon's Judgement

Maker(s)

Engraver: Thomason, Edward

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Pollard, J. G.

Dating

Production date: AD 1830

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt bronze Diameter (min) 73.3 mm Diameter 73.3 mm Weight 103.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Solomon seated, soldier with a sword, two women shown quarrelling over a baby shield and dead baby on the floor

  • Text: SOLOMON'S JUDGEMENT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription from the Bible

  • Text: Extract from the bible regarding Solomon passing judgement over two women quarrelling over a baby
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.851-2009
Primary reference Number: 229487
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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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