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Memorial of the Duchess of Devonshire: CM.422-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Memorial of the Duchess of Devonshire

Maker(s)

Engraver: Manfredini, L.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1824

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 14.1 mm Diameter 14.1 mm Weight 1.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Veiled head of the Duchess of Devonshire, facing left

  • Text: ELISABETTA D. DI DEVONSHIRE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Head of Athena within closed wreath to which are attached musical, scientific and other instruments

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.422-1989
Primary reference Number: 228665

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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