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Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.: CM.300-1989

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Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1817

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 61.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Princess Charlotte with hair in chignon, facing left.

  • Text: HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUST &c.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Nine lines of inscription within two concentric circles of inscription.

  • Text: BORN JANY VII MDCCXVI MARRIED . TO H.S.H. PRINCE LEOPOLD OF SAXE COBURG MDCCCXVII (around) WHEN THE EAR HEARD HER IT BLESSED HER AND WHEN THE EYE SAW HER, IT GAVE WITNESS TO HER. THE VOICE OF WAILING IS HEARD! AS THE MORNING CLOUD, AS THE EARLY DEW, SHE PASSETH AWAY.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.300-1989
Primary reference Number: 228000

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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