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Elizabeth I Medallet: CM.14-1981

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Titles

Elizabeth I Medallet

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-04-27) by Worboys, W., Mr

Dating

Production date: AD 1574

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 21 mm Diameter 21 mm Weight 2.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Phoenix in Flames

  • Text: [SO]LA . PHENIX . MVND[I]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned Tudor Rose.

  • Text: [RE]GINA . BEATV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.14-1981
Primary reference Number: 227362
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 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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