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International Health Exhibition Queen Victoria: CM.4.33-1922

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

International Health Exhibition Queen Victoria

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles
Engraver: Pinches, J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1884

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 45.5 mm Diameter 45.5 mm Weight 45.90 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria facing left

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

Inscription present: Two figures symbolising Health and Education standing before a globe

  • Text: Above: THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXIBITION Below: LONDON 1884
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.33-1922
Primary reference Number: 229381
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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