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Installation Medal for William Frederick Duke of Gloucester. 1811.: CM.3-1978

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Titles

Installation Medal for William Frederick Duke of Gloucester. 1811.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978) by Bonnet, B. E.

Dating

Production date: AD 1811

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 53 mm Diameter 53 mm Weight 68.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Two figures, one , Muse crowns the other, a student, with a wreath of laurel.

  • Text: (in exergue) AUSP : CELS : PRINC : GUL : FRED : DEC : DE : GLOUCESTER : ACAD : CANTAE : CANCELL.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription between two branches.

  • Text: ARTIS CÆLATURÆ NUMISMATIBUS EXEMPLAR. A.D. ROGATUM. CUM PRIVILEGIO EDITUM.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3-1978
Primary reference Number: 228292
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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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