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Sir Sydney Smith, promotion to flag rank: CM.396-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sir Sydney Smith, promotion to flag rank

Maker(s)

Engraver: Webb, Thomas (metalsmith)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1805

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 53.5 mm Diameter 53.5 mm Weight 70.19 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Sir Sydney Smith, facing right

  • Text: GVLIEMVS SIDNEY SMITH MDCCCV .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath

  • Text: COEUR DE LION.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.396-1989
Primary reference Number: 228852

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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