Obsequies for the Duke of Wellington, Death of the Duke of Wellington: CM.M.37-R

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 64.7 mm Diameter 64.7 mm Weight 132.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of the duke of Wellington bare head facing left

• Text: DUKE OF WELLINGTON Border around: BRITISH VICTORIES IN PORTUGAL, SPAIN & FRANCE *1808 TO 1815* Radiating from this the names of twenty six victories.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated upon the British lion mourning at a coffin at a pedestal closed wreath of laurel around

• Text: Above: IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQIES AT ST PAULS NOVEM. 1852 On coffin: WELLINGTON DIED SEPT-R 14 1852 AGED 83
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 177

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.37-R
Primary reference Number: 228934
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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