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William Herbert Earl of Pembroke: CM.359-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

William Herbert Earl of Pembroke

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-06-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1562

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 43.61 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.359-1989
Primary reference Number: 227361
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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