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In commemoration of the visit of his Majesty King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia to the Corporation of London. Reception of King Victor Emmanuel II at the Guildhall: CM.M.3673-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

In commemoration of the visit of his Majesty King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia to the Corporation of London. Reception of King Victor Emmanuel II at the Guildhall

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1855

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76.4 mm Diameter 76.4 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare headed bust of King Victor Emmanuel II facing left

  • Text: VICRORIUS EMMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVBUSQUE RECEPTUS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Londinia standing beside Britannia seated who welcomes Sardinia. In exergue: inscription divided by arms of the City of London

  • Text: LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS In exergue: DEC. 4 1855
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3673-R
Primary reference Number: 229222
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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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