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The Assassination of Spencer Perceval: CM.SL.70-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Assassination of Spencer Perceval

Maker(s)

Engraver: Turnpenny, William

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Master and Fellows of Selwyn College

Dating

Production date: AD 1812

Note

Copy of Kempsons

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 48.9 mm Diameter 48.9 mm Weight 51.72 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Spencer Perceval bare head facing left

  • Text: THE RT. HONBLE _ SPENCER PERCEVAL CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER & C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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

  • Text: On ribbon: BELLINGHAM Around: HE LIVED BELOVED AND LAMENTED FELL. In exergue ASSASSINATED MAY 11. 1812.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SL.70-R
Primary reference Number: 228789
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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