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Marriage of Queen Victoria. 1840.: CM.321-1989

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Titles

Marriage of Queen Victoria. 1840.

Maker(s)

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

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) 46 mm Diameter 46 mm Weight 53.4 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria bare head, facing left.

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

Inscription present: Torch between shields of Great Britain and Saxe-Coburg Gotha upon a garland of roses.

  • Text: EVER MAY LOVE SHED ROSY GARLANDS ROUND. (below) FEBRUARY X.MDCCCXL.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.321-1989
Primary reference Number: 228121

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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