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Preston Guild, 1842, white metal medal, pierced for suspension.: CM.915-2019

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Preston Guild, 1842, white metal medal, pierced for suspension.

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1842

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter 45 g Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 23.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lamb of god within wreath, P P below.

  • Text: PRESTON GUILD MDCCCXLII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Coar of arms.

  • Text: S. HORROCKS ESQUIRE MAYOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.915-2019
Primary reference Number: 302333

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Preston Guild, 1842, white metal medal, pierced for suspension." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/302333 Accessed: 2024-04-25 07:33:39

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