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Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.: CM.SL.68-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Davis, J.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-05-03) by Master and Fellows of Selwyn College

Dating

Production date: AD 1838

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 44 mm Diameter 44 mm Weight 25.87 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Queen Victoria, three-quarters, facing right, hair in ringlets and piled in chignon.

  • Text: H. M. G. MAJESTY ALEXANDRIA VICTORIA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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

  • Text: CROWNED JUNE 28 1838.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SL.68-R
Primary reference Number: 228117
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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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