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Marriage of Princess Helena of England to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein: CM.345-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Marriage of Princess Helena of England to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Joseph Shepherd
Engraver: Wyon, Alfred Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1866

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 32.3 mm Diameter 32.3 mm Weight 21.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Prince Christian and Princess Helena left

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown dividing stars

  • Text: In centre: 5th- JULY 1866 Around: PRINCESS HELENA PRINCE CHRISTIAN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.345-1989
Primary reference Number: 229004

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) "Marriage of Princess Helena of England to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229004 Accessed: 2024-04-30 14:23:28

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