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Second China War, Queen Victoria: CM.4022-1950

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Second China War, Queen Victoria

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by Family of C. J. Bunn

Dating

1857 - 1860

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 36.1 mm Diameter 36.1 mm Weight 27.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in Knot

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

Inscription present: At the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannon, the royal shield, capstan etc.

  • Text: ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM In exergue: CHINA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4022-1950
Primary reference Number: 229440

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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