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The Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal. 1839.: CM.7074-2007

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal. 1839.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2007-11-19) by Coins and Medals Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1839

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 56 mm Diameter 56 mm Weight 81.98 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A man kneeling on a piece of wreckage saving a woman and child from the water, a boat picking up a survivor from the water, right.

  • Text: LORD, SAVE US: WE PERISH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A Liverbird with a laurel spray in its beak, wings outstretched, within a closed wreath of oak.

  • Text: LIVERPOOL SHIPWREACK AND HUMANE SOCIETY 1839
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7074-2007
Primary reference Number: 228542
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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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