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Coronation of King William IV. 1831.: CM.M.328-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation of King William IV. 1831.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Ingram, T. W.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 55.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped conjoined busts of William IV and Queen Adelaide, bare headed, facing right.

  • Text: THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES WILLIAM IV & ADELAIDE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia, with Hibernia and Scotia, offering a crown to the King and Queen standing right, Fame flying above.

  • Text: (in exergue) CROWNED SEPR 8TH 1831.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.328-R
Primary reference Number: 228086
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation of King William IV. 1831." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228086 Accessed: 2024-04-18 22:30:58

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