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Birth of the Princess Royal. 1840.: CM.4.34-1922

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Titles

Birth of the Princess Royal. 1840.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1840

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 7 mm Diameter 7 mm Weight 0.449 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bare head of the Princess Royal, facing left.

  • Text: PRINCESS ROYAL NOV21 1840
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.34-1922
Primary reference Number: 228125
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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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