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Death of Sir John Moore: CM.141-1990

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Death of Sir John Moore

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Peter

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1989-11-22) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 39.8 mm Diameter 39.8 mm Weight 27.69 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Sir John Moore, bare head facing left

  • Text: IOHANNES MOORE.EQ.B. Below: EXERC . BRITAN . IN . HISPAN . DUX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Angel supporting Sir John Moore being crowned by fame attended by Britannia and Francia

  • Text: HEOS! QUEM NOLUIT DEUS SUPERESSE TRIUMPHO. Below: OBT. XVI JAN: MDCCCIX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.141-1990
Primary reference Number: 228752
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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