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Death of Lord Nelson. 1805.: CM.M.299-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of Lord Nelson. 1805.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Peter

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909-08) by Bumpstead, T. Brookes

Dating

Production date: AD 1805

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 52 mm Diameter 52 mm Weight 49.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Lord Nelson on a medallion, naval crown above on an obelisk at the base of which are trophies of; seaman weeping leaning against the base which is inscribed.

  • Text: GALLANT NELSON DIED . IN THE HOUR OF VICTORY 21 . OCTR AD . 1805 (in exergue) TRAFALGAR.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated weeping, Neptune drawing a veil over an urn inscribed "HN". Plinth below inscribed "BASTIA ABOVKIR COPENHAG"

  • Text: IN LIFE VOCTORIOUS IN DEATH TRIUMPHANT (in exergue) MDCCCV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.299-R
Primary reference Number: 227966
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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) "Death of Lord Nelson. 1805." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227966 Accessed: 2024-11-28 19:04:00

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