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Death of Duke of York. 1827.: CM.TR.2178-R

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Titles

Death of Duke of York. 1827.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Ottley, J.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 28.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of York, facing right.

  • Text: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK K.G. (below) BORN AUGT 16TH 1763.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Ducal coronet on coffin inscribed with trophy of flags behind.

  • Text: OBIT JANUARY V MDCCCXXVII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2178-R
Primary reference Number: 228058

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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