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David Garrick Laudatory medal: CM.701-1960

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

David Garrick Laudatory medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pingo, L.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1960) by Harrison, L. S.

Dating

Production date: AD 1771

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40.4 mm Diameter 40.4 mm Weight 32.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of David Garrick bare head facing right

  • Text: DAVID GARRICK
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three muses standing

  • Text: HE UNITED ALL YOUR POWERS In exergue MDCCLXXII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.701-1960
Primary reference Number: 228692
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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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