Marriage of George, Prince of Wales to Caroline of Brunswick. 1795.: CM.4.37-1922

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Titles

Marriage of George, Prince of Wales to Caroline of Brunswick. 1795.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

British Isles

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1795

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 4.88 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Princess Caroline, facing left, wearing cap.

Text: CAROLINE . QUEEN CONSORT OF ENGLAND.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Imperial crown in splendour.

Text: BORN MAY 17 . 1768 MARRIED APRIL 8 . 1795.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 94

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.37-1922
Primary reference Number: 227944
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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