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The Old Price Riots. 1809.: CM.M.307-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Old Price Riots. 1809.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 24.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust, facing left, with beard and asses ears.

  • Text: THIS IS THE JEW . WHICH SHAKESPEARE DREW. (below) VP NO PRIVATE BOXES (around) AV'RICE AND TITLED LUST, ALONE WE BLAME . YET BLUSH WE MUST FOR 'TIS A NATIONS SHAME.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath.

  • Text: WHAT D'YE WANT? OP OB & DPO (around) THE DRAMAS LAWS, THE DRAMAS PATRONS GIVE . AND HE WHO LIVES TO PLEASE, SHOULD PLEASE TO LIVE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.307-R
Primary reference Number: 227983
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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) "The Old Price Riots. 1809." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227983 Accessed: 2024-11-24 10:38:05

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