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Visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada. 1860.: CM.YG.3421-R

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Titles

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada. 1860.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1860

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 60.92 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Prince of Wales, facing left.

  • Text: ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prince of Wales plumes within three scrolls inscribed "WELCOME".

  • Text: (around) VISITED CANADA AND INAUGURATED THE VICTORIA BRIDGE . 1860 .
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3421-R
Primary reference Number: 228152

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada. 1860." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228152 Accessed: 2024-04-18 11:46:13

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