Francis Bacon. 1823.: CM.244-1938

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Titles

Francis Bacon. 1823.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Caque

Entities

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-03) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1823

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 44.57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Francis Bacon, bare head, wearing a draped ruff, facing right.

Text: FRANCIS BACON
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

Text: NATUS LONDINI AN. M.D.LXI. OBIIT AN. M.DC.XXVI. SERIES NUMISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM M.DCCC.XXIII.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.244-1938
Primary reference Number: 228579
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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