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John Wilkes: CM.M.3631-R

Current Location: In storage

Titles

John Wilkes

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kirk, John (medallist)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1768

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 34.1 mm Diameter 34.1 mm Weight 16.20 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of John Wilkes bare head facing right hair tied behind

  • Text: IOHN WILKES ESQ.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cupid standing holding quill in right hand, staff topped by cap of liberty in left

  • Text: GENIUS OF LIBERTY n exergue: ELECTED .. KNIGHT OF THE SHIRE FOR MIDDLESEX MDCCLXVIII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3631-R
Primary reference Number: 228967

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) "John Wilkes" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228967 Accessed: 2024-04-24 13:33:25

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