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Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby. 1801: CM.M.421-R

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Titles

Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby. 1801

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1801

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 31.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby, facing, head turned to the left.

  • Text: SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE K. B. (below) LIEUTENANT GENERAL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia lying, weeping before a tomb inscribed "WOUNDED MAR. 21 DIED MAR. 28 1801.

  • Text: (in exergue) FRENCH DEFEATED MAR. 21 1801.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.421-R
Primary reference Number: 228575

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) "Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby. 1801" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228575 Accessed: 2024-05-03 20:38:58

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