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Stone Henge: CM.58-1971

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Stone Henge

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971) by Casey, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1796

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 50.3 mm Diameter 50.3 mm Weight 37.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of Stone Henge with ribbon above and man's hooded face in wreath

  • Text: below: STONE HENGE 1796 On ribbon above: TANTUM RELIGIO POTUIT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Numbers and symbols going around the medal and it is divided into sections by broken lines and branches with oak leaves shown

  • Text: Above: DUM TACENT CLAMANT In Centre: ORRERY OF THE DRUIDS Below: CHOIR CKVR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.58-1971
Primary reference Number: 229492
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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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