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Silver satirical medal: dispute between James II and the seven bishops, 1688: CM.YG.3385-R

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Current Location: Gallery 3

Titles

Silver satirical medal: dispute between James II and the seven bishops, 1688

Maker(s)

Ruler: James II (1685-88) (Ruler inferred)

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 48 mm
Die Axis: 0 degrees
Weight: 46.83 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1688

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Milled (coinage)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3385-R
Primary reference Number: 227341
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 15 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2020 Last processed: Sunday 21 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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