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International Exhibition Albert Hall Queen Victoria: CM.971-1916

Current Location: In storage

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International Exhibition Albert Hall Queen Victoria

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1916) by Whitaker, J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1872

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 29.9 mm Diameter 29.9 mm Weight 11.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned veiled bust of Queen Victoria within beaded circle facing left

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of the Albert Hall

  • Text: On a tablet below: STRUCK IN EXHIBITION M.D.CCC.LXXII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.971-1916
Primary reference Number: 229271

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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