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The British Army enters Madrid, the Duke of Wellington: CM.291-1989

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The British Army enters Madrid, the Duke of Wellington

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Thomas
Engraver: Wyon, Peter

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1812

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.8 mm Diameter 44.8 mm Weight 48.31 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON . K.B. &c. &c. MDCCCXII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Column on which there are three shields, and an inscription and below it there is a trophy of arms and there is an inscription around

  • Text: On column: VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA Around: ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST . XII .
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.291-1989
Primary reference Number: 228918
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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