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Queen Victoria. Visit to the City of London. 1837.: CM.3979-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Queen Victoria. Visit to the City of London. 1837.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1837

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 22 mm Diameter 22 mm Weight 6.86 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Queen Victoria, facing left, hair piled high in chignon.

  • Text: VICTORIA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Façade of the Guildhall with flag flying.

  • Text: (in exergue) THE QUEEN VISITS THE CITY OF LONDON NOV. 9 1837.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3979-1950
Primary reference Number: 228102
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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