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Medal commemorating the abdication of King James II, 1688. Of unknown manufacture during the early part of William III's reign.: CM.M.216-R

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Titles

Medal commemorating the abdication of King James II, 1688. Of unknown manufacture during the early part of William III's reign.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Ruler: James II (1685-88)
Maker: Anonymous

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: post AD 1689

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter 37 mm Weight 20.13 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.216-R
Primary reference Number: 226516
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Audit data

Created: Friday 22 February 2019 Updated: Tuesday 22 July 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 22 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Medal commemorating the abdication of King James II, 1688. Of unknown manufacture during the early part of William III's reign." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/226516 Accessed: 2025-12-07 18:57:55

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