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Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.: CM.844-2009

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Titles

Death of Princess Charlotte.1817.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: AD 1817

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 28.77 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: H.R.H. THE PRINCESS CHARLOTE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A willow tree beside funerary urn plinth.

  • Text: GREAT BRITAIN MOURNS! HER PRINCES WEEP! (in exergue) DIED NOV . 6 . 1817 AGED 21.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.844-2009
Primary reference Number: 228002

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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