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The Assassination of Spencer Perceval
Engraver: Turnpenny, William
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Production date: AD 1812
Copy of Kempson's
Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 48.9 mm Diameter 48.9 mm Weight 52.54 g
Inscription present: Draped bust of Spencer Perceval bare head facing left
Inscription present: Britannia weeping, standing on a tomb and holding a broken pillar. On the side of the tomb is the assassination scene and an inscribed ribbon
Accession number: CM.4.40-1922
Primary reference Number: 228788
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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