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Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.: CM.1-1938

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Titles

Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Pistrucci, Benedetto

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-01-13) by Hawkes, P. C.

Dating

Production date: AD 1838

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 19.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA D.G.BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Queen Victoria enthroned being offered the crown by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia.

  • Text: ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM (in exergue) INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1-1938
Primary reference Number: 228106
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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