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Saint John Founder: CM.79.703-1919

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Saint John Founder

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-11-22) by Fry, Geoffrey

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 32.44 mm Diameter 36.8 mm Weight 15.56 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Saint John in robes and halo within ornate beaded border with crosses around him. Ring at top

  • Text: Above: S.J. FUNDATOR To right: ORA PRO NORIS Below: AD MAJOR DEL ELORIAM To left: SANCTE P. IGNATI
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Letters IhS with cross above them with crown of thorns around within ornate border

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.79.703-1919
Primary reference Number: 229513
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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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