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William II Counter: CM.4.13-1922

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William II Counter

Maker(s)

Ruler: William II (1087-1100)
Engraver: Passe, Simon de
Engraver: Passe, Willem de

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Description

This medal is part of a series of silver counters by Simon and William van de Passe of the Sovereigns of England and other contemporary personages. The subject of this counter is William II.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 2.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The King facing straight ahead, crowned, holding a sword and dagger.

  • Text: CVILI . ELMVS . REX ORBIT AVGV 1000
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield crowned bearing 2 British Lions.

  • Text: RAYNED 13 YEAR BVRYED . WINCHESTER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.13-1922
Primary reference Number: 227352

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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