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The Duke of Clarence Appointed Lord High Admiral. 1827.: CM.TR.2179-R

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Titles

The Duke of Clarence Appointed Lord High Admiral. 1827.

Maker(s)

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

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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 bronze Diameter (min) 66 mm Diameter 66 mm Weight 116.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of the Duke of Clarence, facing right.

  • Text: H.R.H. WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. GEOR : IV : REX : MDCCCXXVII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia with shield and trident standing on foreshore, ships in the background.

  • Text: HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE. HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2179-R
Primary reference Number: 228062

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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