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Preston Exhibition: CM.436-1993

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Preston Exhibition

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1876

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 44.6 mm Diameter 44.6 mm Weight 41.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Three shields, the top shield surmounted by a ducal coronet, all on an ornate field of roses.

  • Text: On a wide border around: PRESTON EXHIBITON OPENED BY THE RT. HON. COL. TAYLOR M.P. CHANCELLOR OF THE DUCHY AUG.9.1875
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Forepart of a lion holding a lozenge within a circular rope border and circular ribbon on which there is an inscription. Attributes of industry around.

  • Text: on circular ribbon: OMNIA VINCIT LABOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.436-1993
Primary reference Number: 229091
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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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Preston Exhibition" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229091 Accessed: 2024-11-22 01:49:20

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