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Visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to the City of London: CM.M.3679-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to the City of London

Maker(s)

Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1893

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 75.3 mm Diameter 75.3 mm Weight 211.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined draped busts of the King and Queen facing right

  • Text: CHRSTIANUS IX ET LOUISE D:G: DANAE VG: REX ET REGINA +
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Londinia seated holding in her right hand the City's address to the King. In her left hand he supports a shield charged with arms of the city of London in an inscribed banner. Part of the Guildhall in the background together with a pedestal bearing a shield bearing the arms of Denmark.

  • Text: Banner: WELCOME CHRISTIAN IX TO LONDON
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3679-R
Primary reference Number: 229235
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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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