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Queen Caroline's Return to England. 1820.: CM.M.314-R

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Titles

Queen Caroline's Return to England. 1820.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Kempson, Peter

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1820

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 26.61 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust of Queen Caroline, head facing left, hair tied in chignon.

  • Text: CAROLINE D : G . BRITT : REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia standing on the seashore welcoming a ship.

  • Text: HAIL! BRITAIN'S QUEEN THY VIRTUES WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND LAMENT THY WRONGS. (in exergue) RETURNED TO ENGLAND JUNE 5 . 1820.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.314-R
Primary reference Number: 228027

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) "Queen Caroline's Return to England. 1820." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228027 Accessed: 2024-05-03 20:55:49

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