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Death of Duke of York. 1827.: CM.746-1986

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of Duke of York. 1827.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1986) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy) Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 5.49 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Soldier mourning by funerary urn on plinth, palm fronds to the right, the plinth inscribed.

  • Text: COMMANDER IN CHIEF. (on plinth) BELOVED BY THE ARMY (below) OBT JAN 5 1827.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.746-1986
Primary reference Number: 228060
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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