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Foundation of the Edinburgh Exchange. 13 Sept. 1753.: CM.M.269-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Foundation of the Edinburgh Exchange. 13 Sept. 1753.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1753

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 31 mm Diameter 31 mm Weight 13.97 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George Drummond, facing left, in wig, coat, and ribband of Grand Master of the Freemasons: distant view of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

  • Text: G . DRUMMOND . ARCHITECT . SCOT. SUMMUS . MAGIS . EDIN . TER . COS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The armorial shield of the Scottish Freemasons within the collar of the Order of St. Andrew.

  • Text: IN THE LORD IS ALL OUR TRUST.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.269-R
Primary reference Number: 227900
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Foundation of the Edinburgh Exchange. 13 Sept. 1753." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227900 Accessed: 2024-11-22 12:38:16

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227900 |title=Foundation of the Edinburgh Exchange. 13 Sept. 1753. |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-22 12:38:16|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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