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Marriage of Queen Victoria. 1840.: CM.320-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Marriage of Queen Victoria. 1840.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1840

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 11 mm Diameter 11 mm Weight 0.74 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription above sprays of thistle, rose and shamrock.

  • Text: MARRIED FEBRUARY 10 1840 TO PRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG AND GOTHA.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.320-1989
Primary reference Number: 228119
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 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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