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Cambridge University. Chancellor's Medal. 1840.: CM.311-1927

Object information

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Titles

Cambridge University. Chancellor's Medal. 1840.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-06-17) by Walken, Bryan

Dating

Production date: AD 1866

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 120.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Youth seated left studying a book. Numeria standing on a plinth facing him.

  • Text: (in exergue) BRYAN WALKER . B . A . TRINITY HALL 1866.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.311-1927
Primary reference Number: 228294
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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) "Cambridge University. Chancellor's Medal. 1840." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228294 Accessed: 2024-11-21 18:53:51

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