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William Herbert Earl of Pembroke: CM.202-1969

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Titles

William Herbert Earl of Pembroke

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Engraver: Herwijck, Steven Cornelisz. van

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1969-01-20) by University Purchase Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1562

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 34 mm Diameter 34 mm Weight 35.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of the Earl of Pembroke facing right, head bare, in armour, mantle, ruff, and George of the Garter.

  • Text: GVILI . COMES . PENNEBROCK. Aº 1562
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A female figure with a dragon, points to the temple of Virtue.

  • Text: DRACO . HIC . VER' VIRTVTV . CVSTOS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.202-1969
Primary reference Number: 227360

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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