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One of a group of 11 South American coins, medals and tokens formerly belonging to his grandfather, J. A. Burns, who was general manager of Wilson & Co, a shipping agent in Rio de Janero during the 1920s and 1930s.: CM.192-1994

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Titles

One of a group of 11 South American coins, medals and tokens formerly belonging to his grandfather, J. A. Burns, who was general manager of Wilson & Co, a shipping agent in Rio de Janero during the 1920s and 1930s.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Pedro II (1831-89)

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Description

Brazil, Pedro II (1831-89), medal to mark the foundation of the hospital of Santa Casa da Misericordia, 2 July 1840; bronze, 50mm.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994-10-10) by Carolin, Peter, Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1840

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.192-1994
Primary reference Number: 274489
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Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 28 September 2021 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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