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Death of Francis, Duke of Bedford. 1802.: CM.38-1965

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Titles

Death of Francis, Duke of Bedford. 1802.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Hancock, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1965-03-11) by General Duplicates Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1802

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 33.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of Bedford, facing left.

  • Text: FRANCISCUS DUX BEDFORDIAE (below) NATUS JULII 23 1765.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shepherd leaning upon a veiled broken pillar.

  • Text: TIBI VOTA QUOTANNIS AGRICOLÅ’ FACIENT (in exergue) OBIT . MARTII 11 MDCCCII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.38-1965
Primary reference Number: 228592
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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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