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Colchester National Central Schools, foundation stone laid, bronze medal, 1861.: CM.881-2019

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Awaiting location update

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Colchester National Central Schools, foundation stone laid, bronze medal, 1861.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-07-15) by Whittingham, P. Mr

Dating

Production date: AD 1861

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 38 g Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 25.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Arms of Colchester.

  • Text: COLCHESTER NATIONAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown and sceptre laid on Bible.

  • Text: Glory to God THE FIRST STONE LAID MAY XXI MDCCCLXI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.881-2019
Primary reference Number: 302299
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 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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