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Sir Walter Scott: CM.423-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir Walter Scott

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, William

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1824

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 54.7 mm Diameter 54.7 mm Weight 60.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Walter Scott facing right

  • Text: WALTER SCOTT 1824
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two female allegorical figures of Truth and Fiction, the former standing holding a wand and the latter seated, holding a book inscribed WAV. In exergue; a wreath

  • Text: TRUTHS SEVERE IN FAIRY FICTION DRESSED
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.423-1989
Primary reference Number: 228829

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sir Walter Scott" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228829 Accessed: 2024-04-30 09:29:22

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