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Lord North Elected Chancellor of Oxford University. 1775.: CM.384-1989

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Titles

Lord North Elected Chancellor of Oxford University. 1775.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Maker: Kirk, John

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1775

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 18.60 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Lord North, bare head, facing left, hair tied behind in queue.

  • Text: FRIDERICUS . BARO . NORTH . ORD : PERISCEL : EQVES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arms of Lord North before crowned mantle.

  • Text: SU : AERAR : PR : CANC : SCAAC : ET . ACAD : OXON : MDCCLXXV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.384-1989
Primary reference Number: 228356

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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