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Medal: CM.6-2024

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Egyptian Mint Authority

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Description

Commemorative medal celebrating 200 years since the decipherment of hieroglyphs, in box of issue.

Legal notes

Given by Helen Strudwick, 2024

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 47.6 mm
Weight: 103.4 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2024) by Strudwick, Helen

Dating

21st Century
Production date: AD 2022

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ROSETTA STONE 200 YEARS DECIPHERING OF THE HIEROGLYPHS
  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6-2024
Primary reference Number: 317401
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Audit data

Created: Friday 17 May 2024 Updated: Friday 17 May 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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