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250th Anniversary of Handel's birth
Method of acquisition: Given (1935-2) by Dent, Edward Joseph
Production date: AD 1935
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 89.9 mm Diameter 89.9 mm Weight 231.59 g
Inscription present: George Frederick Handel front facing wearing wig
Inscription present: Church with inscriptions around the outside and the outside of the medal
Accession number: CM.214-1935
Primary reference Number: 228706
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "250th Anniversary of Handel's birth" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228706 Accessed: 2024-11-25 12:22:58
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