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Tribute to Charles James Fox: CM.5.3159-1933

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Current Location: In storage

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Tribute to Charles James Fox

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

Production date: AD 1789

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 33.2 mm Diameter 33.2 mm Weight 10.449 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Charles James Fox bare head three quarter-right

  • Text: THE RIGHT HON . CHA. JA . FOX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF WESTMINISTER 1789.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.3159-1933
Primary reference Number: 228673
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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