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Execution of John Bellingham. 1812.: CM.4.41-1922

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Titles

Execution of John Bellingham. 1812.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1812

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 22.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of John Bellingham bare head, facing left.

  • Text: JOHN BELLINGHAM (below) EXECUTED MAY 18 . 1812 . AGED 42 . YEARS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: ASSASSINATED THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SPEN : PERCEVAL MAY 11 . 1812. (around) "THOUGH SHALT DO NO MURDER"
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.41-1922
Primary reference Number: 228588
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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