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Assistance to the United Provinces Medal: CM.53-1939

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Titles

Assistance to the United Provinces Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1586

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 30 mm Diameter 30 mm Weight 6.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Elizabeth, crowned, seated and surrounded by deputies of the United Provinces. (Leicester might be the one on the left indicated by an open Bible).

  • Text: E . R . EST . ALTRIX . ESVRIENTIVM . EVM. (in exergue) 1586
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A sword pointed in clouds bearing the name of Jehovah in Hebrew.

  • Text: SERMO . DEI . QVO : ENSE . ANCIPI : ACVTIOR.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.53-1939
Primary reference Number: 227369
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 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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