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The Nelson Monument Erected in Birmingham. 1809.: CM.M.308-R

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Titles

The Nelson Monument Erected in Birmingham. 1809.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

Categories

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) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 25.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A view of the monument within railings.

  • Text: ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated, averting her eyes from lines of ships in distance.

  • Text: HE FINISHED A COURSE OF GLORY IN THE ARMS OF VICTORY (in exergue) OCTR 21 1805.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.308-R
Primary reference Number: 227984

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Nelson Monument Erected in Birmingham. 1809." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227984 Accessed: 2024-05-06 15:11:25

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