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Lord North elected Chancellor of Oxford University: CM.461-1970

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lord North elected Chancellor of Oxford University

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kirk, John (medallist)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1775

Note

Copy of Gosset, I.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37.4 mm Diameter 37.4 mm Weight 23.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Lord North, bare head facing left, hair tied behind in queue

  • Text: FREDERICUS. BARO. NORTH. ORD: PERISCEL: EQVES
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arms of North before crowned mantle

  • Text: AERAR : PR : CANC : SCAAC : ET . ACAD : OXON : MDCCLXXV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.461-1970
Primary reference Number: 228778

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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