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Tercentenary of the Foundation of Edinburgh University. 1884.: CM.M.397-R

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Titles

Tercentenary of the Foundation of Edinburgh University. 1884.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Gurney, T. T., MA

Dating

Production date: AD 1884

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 57 mm Diameter 57 mm Weight 95.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Edinburgh University coat of arms.

  • Text: VNIVERSITAS . ACADEMICA . EDINBVRGENSIS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription surrounded by border of thistle.

  • Text: VNIVERSITAS ACADEMICA EDINBVRGENSIS ANNVM TRECENTESIMVM FELICITER EXACTVM CELEBRAT A.D. MDCCCLXXXIV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.397-R
Primary reference Number: 228391

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Tercentenary of the Foundation of Edinburgh University. 1884." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228391 Accessed: 2024-04-27 17:13:58

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