Death of Lord Nelson. 1805.: CM.M.301-R

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Titles

Death of Lord Nelson. 1805.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1805

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 52 mm Diameter 52 mm Weight 51.31 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

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 142

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.301-R
Primary reference Number: 227968
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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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