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Joseph Hume: Laudatory Medal: CM.TR.2253-R

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Joseph Hume: Laudatory Medal

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1831

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38.2 mm Diameter 38.2 mm Weight 23.4 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped Bust of Joseph Hume bare head three quarter facing

  • Text: JOS.HUME ESQ M.P. F.R.S.,
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Laurel wreath above inscription

  • Text: OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, THE VIRTUOUS AND ENLIGHETENED FRIEND: OF JUSTICE AND NATIONAL INTEGRITY, THE IMPARTUAL & UNDAUNTED DEFENDER.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2253-R
Primary reference Number: 228719

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

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Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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