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Foundation of the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck. 1824.: CM.380.1-1968

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Titles

Foundation of the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck. 1824.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1968-10-10) by Duncalf, P. D.

Dating

Production date: AD 1824

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 29.13 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of George IV, facing left.

  • Text: GEORGE THE FOURTH PATRON. ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK. 1824.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three men in a rowing boat pulling a survivor from the sea.

  • Text: LET NOT THE DEEP SWALLOW ME UP.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.380.1-1968
Primary reference Number: 228057

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) "Foundation of the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck. 1824." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228057 Accessed: 2024-05-03 19:46:59

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