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Thomas Seckford Medal: CM.TR.2074-R

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Thomas Seckford Medal

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Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

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Description

This is a token of the 18th Century to commemorate the life of Thomas Seckford, master of requests.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 24.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Thomas Seckford, three-quarters facing right, in gown, ruff, and hat.

  • Text: THO : SEKFORD ESQ. FOUNDED WOODBRIDGE ALMSHOUSES. 1587.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield containing arms of Seckford above two palm branches.

  • Text: AT WHOSE EXPENCE COUNTY MAPS WERE FIRST ENGRAVED. 1574 (in exergue) ORATIONES . ET . ELEEMOS . ASCENDVNT . IN . MEMORIAM . CORAM . DEO.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2074-R
Primary reference Number: 227373

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Thomas Seckford Medal" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227373 Accessed: 2024-05-06 06:40:10

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