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Beilby Porteus Prize Medal. 1808.: CM.357-1969

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Beilby Porteus Prize Medal. 1808.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Phillip, John

Entities

Categories

Description

This is a trial piece for the reverse of the Beilby Porteus Prize Medal.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1969-12-02) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1808

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 26.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Gateway with arms above.

  • Text: OB INSIGNE INS . S . PUBLICE LEGENDIS ELOQUIUM (in exergue) COLL . CHRIST PEITAS ERGO D . ALUMNUS OLIM BEILBY PORTEUS, EPISC . LOND. 1808
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Uniface.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.357-1969
Primary reference Number: 228287
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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) "Beilby Porteus Prize Medal. 1808." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228287 Accessed: 2024-12-18 14:36:59

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