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Tenth anniversary of the death of Matthew Boulton: CM.205-1969

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Tenth anniversary of the death of Matthew Boulton

Maker(s)

Engraver: Pidgeon, G. F.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1969) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1819

Note

Copy of Rouw P.'s

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63.5 mm Diameter 63.5 mm Weight 98.44 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Matthew Boulton bare head, facing right

  • Text: MATTHAEVS BOVLTON Edge: PATRIS AMICIS M. R. B. CI?I?CCCXVIIII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath

  • Text: INVENTAS AVT QVI VITAM EXCOLVERE PER ARTIS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.205-1969
Primary reference Number: 229181
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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