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British Isles: CM.YG.3320-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: James I (1603-25)

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Description

A coronation 'medal' struck for distribution at James I's coronation in 1603 - the first one issued for this purpose by an English monarch.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1603

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 28 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 5.97 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3320-R
Primary reference Number: 226460

Audit data

Created: Thursday 14 February 2019 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "British Isles" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/226460 Accessed: 2024-04-19 09:16:08

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/226460 |title=British Isles |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-19 09:16:08|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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