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Manchester Pitt Cub, William Pitt: CM.M.583-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Manchester Pitt Cub, William Pitt

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1891-12-16) by Sandars, Samuel

Dating

Production date: AD 1813

Note

Copy of Howard, H.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of frosted silver Diameter (min) 50.9 mm Diameter 68 mm Weight 73.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William Pitt bare head facing left

  • Text: RT. HONBLE. WILLIAM PITT. Below: MANCHESTER PITT CLUB. 1813
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Pitt arousing the Genius of Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy who have overthrown Religion and Royalty. A group of virtues, left, await the result.

  • Text: In exergue: HIMSELF AN HOST
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.583-R
Primary reference Number: 228795
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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