Medal
ca. 1714 (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in England around 1714, and signed "I. C. (John Croker)" The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George I. The reverse shows Neptune in his car attended by nereids. The exergue is inscribed "Adventvs Regis in Britanniam, 18 Septemb. 1714."
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, depicting King George I with Neptune, English, early 18th century. |
Physical description | Obv., profile bust of King George I. Rev., Neptune in his car attended by nereids. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
Production | signed "I. C.", probably John Croker |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in England around 1714, and signed "I. C. (John Croker)" The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King George I. The reverse shows Neptune in his car attended by nereids. The exergue is inscribed "Adventvs Regis in Britanniam, 18 Septemb. 1714." |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 169. |
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Accession number | 1852-1877 |
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Record created | December 16, 2008 |
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