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Death of George Canning. 1827.: CM.M.430-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of George Canning. 1827.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George IV (1820-30)
Engraver: Stothard, Alfred Joseph

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1827

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 62 mm Diameter 62 mm Weight 131.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of George Canning within ornate border, facing left.

  • Text: CANNING
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female leaning on column holding ribbon inscribed.

  • Text: TO GREAT MEN (in exergue) MDCCCXXVII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.430-R
Primary reference Number: 228632
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Death of George Canning. 1827." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228632 Accessed: 2024-11-25 02:16:48

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