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Aelfred's Children: CM.M.3789-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Aelfred's Children

Maker(s)

Engraver: Taylor, William J.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1849

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 34.9 mm Diameter 34.9 mm Weight 22.45 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of King Alfred the great shown in crown facing right

  • Text: To right: AELFRED
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath and bust of woman with wings and inscription above

  • Text: Within wreath: THE BRITISH EMPIRE UNITED STATES AND ANGLO SAXONS EVERYWHERE Above: AND HIS CHIILDREN Below: 1849
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3789-R
Primary reference Number: 229599
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Aelfred's Children" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229599 Accessed: 2024-03-28 14:50:36

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