Death of Captain Cook: CM.85-1966

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Captain Cook

Entities

English

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1966) by Hawkes, Basil

Dating

Production date: possibly AD 1779

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.2 mm Diameter 38.2 mm Weight 17.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of James Cook

Text: CAPT: JAMES COOK.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

Text: COURAGE AND PERSEVERSANCE In exergue in smaller capitals BORN 1728 DIED 1779
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 51

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.85-1966
Primary reference Number: 228655
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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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