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Philip and Mary: CM.39-1967

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Titles

Philip and Mary

Maker(s)

Ruler: Mary I (1553-58)
Artist: Trezzo, Jacopo

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Description

This is a bronze cast of one side of a medal which was made in celebration of the marriage between Mary I and Philip II. This is the side of Mary.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1555

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 67 mm Diameter 67 mm Weight 32.91 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Half length figure of Mary, her coif bordered with jewels and veiled behind, gown embroidered and jewelled brooch and pendant pearl on breast.

  • Text: MARIA . I . REG . ANGL . FRANC . ET . HIB . FIDEI . DEFENSATRIX. (in exergue) IAC. TREZ.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.39-1967
Primary reference Number: 227356
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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