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Death of Lord Bentinck. 1847.: CM.453-1989

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Death of Lord Bentinck. 1847.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 68.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Lord Bentinck, facing left.

  • Text: LORD GEORGE BENTINCK BORN 1802 DIED 1848
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: BRAVE-EARNEST-GENEROUS-UNSELFISH-TRUE HE WON THE CONFIDENCE & RIVETED THE ATTACHMENT OF A GREAT PARTY WHICH HIS PATRIOTISM HAD INSPIRED WITH COURAGE & HIS SELF DEVOTION HAD ANIMATED WITH ZEAL
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.453-1989
Primary reference Number: 228594

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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