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Tomas Attwood. 1832: CM.423-1993

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Tomas Attwood. 1832

Maker(s)

Ruler: William IV (1830-37)
Engraver: Halliday, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993-11-22) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1832

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 29.9 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Thomas Attwood, bare head, facing left.

  • Text: THOMAS ANTWOOD (below) FOUNDER OF POLITICAL UNIONS. BORN OCT.6.1783.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown of oak above inscription.

  • Text: THE UNCOMPROMISING ENEMY OF CORRUPTION THE UNWEARIED SUPPORTER OF PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: WHOSE COUNSELS, INCORRUPTIBLE INTEGRITY, AND DEVOTION TO HIS COUNTRY'S WEAL, HAVE ENDEARED HIM TO EVERY FRIEND OF RATIONAL FREEDOM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.423-1993
Primary reference Number: 228577
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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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