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Battle of Waterloo Duke of Wellington: CM.M.3621-R

Current Location: In storage

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Battle of Waterloo Duke of Wellington

Maker(s)

Engraver: Brenet, N. G. A.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1815

Components of the work

Object composed of wax Diameter (min) 39.7 mm Diameter 39.7 mm Weight 58.90 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of Wellington facing right

  • Text: ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Clasped hands above. Inscription within wreath entwined with the principal victories in France and the Peninsular.

  • Text: WAERLOO JUNE XVIII MDCCCXV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3621-R
Primary reference Number: 228916

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) "Battle of Waterloo Duke of Wellington" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228916 Accessed: 2024-04-23 18:28:40

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