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Confederation of Canada. 1867.: CM.M.341-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Confederation of Canada. 1867.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1867

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76 mm Diameter 76 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed draped and veiled bust of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated with the lion, showing a scroll inscribed "CONFEDERATION" to four females symbolising agriculture , maritime affairs, mining and timber frowning, illustrating the resources of Canada.

  • Text: JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR CANADA INSTAURATA 1867.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.341-R
Primary reference Number: 228163
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Confederation of Canada. 1867." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228163 Accessed: 2024-11-25 00:00:56

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