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General Wolfe. Died, 13 Sept. 1759.: CM.M.274-R

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Titles

General Wolfe. Died, 13 Sept. 1759.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Kirk, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1759

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 21.54 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Wolfe, facing left, with hair long, and tied behind, in armour and mantle.

  • Text: IACOBUS WOLFE ANGLUS. (below) GOSSET . M. KIRK . F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A monument, crowned with a laurel wreath, its base inscribed, "PRO PATRIA", and erected amidst piles of arms and standards.

  • Text: IN VICTORIA CÆSVS. (in exergue) QVEBECÆ SEPT . XIII MDCCLIX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.274-R
Primary reference Number: 227911

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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