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Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1847.: CM.TR.2218-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University. 1847.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Davis, J.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 40.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, facing left, he bare head, she diademed.

  • Text: HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA & H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned inscription within open wreath.

  • Text: IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTYS VISIT TO CAMBRIDGE AT THE INSTALLATION OF HIS ROYA; HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY JULY 1847
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2218-R
Primary reference Number: 228316
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Audit data

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