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Admiral lord Exmouth and the bombardment of Algiers: CM.419-1993

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Admiral lord Exmouth and the bombardment of Algiers

Maker(s)

Engraver: Brenet, L.
Engraver: Gerard, S.

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1816

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40.9 mm Diameter 40.71 mm Weight 40.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of Lord Exmouth facing right

  • Text: ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Neptune with trident pacifying a sea horse.

  • Text: In exergue ALGIERS AUGUST 1816
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.419-1993
Primary reference Number: 228664

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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