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Portrait medal of the Reverend William Romaine: CM.224-1964

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Current Location: In storage

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Portrait medal of the Reverend William Romaine

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1964) by Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Dating

Production date: AD 1782

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 36.6 mm Diameter 36.6 mm Weight 19 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of William Romaine in ecclesiastical vestments bare head facing left

  • Text: THE . REVD. WM. ROMAINE.A.M.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An open Bible inscribed and with inscription below

  • Text: Bible inscribed: LIFE OF FAITH - WALK OF FAITH Below: RECTOR OF ST ANN'S BLACK FRIARS & LECTURER OF ST. DUNSTAN IN THE WEST + London + 1782
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.224-1964
Primary reference Number: 228816
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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