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Charles I Medal: CM.TR.2079-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Charles I Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)

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Description

This medal, struck in 1628 when Charles was calling upon the Parliament to increase the military and naval forces of the kingdom.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1628

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 4.9 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Shield of Britain, crowned, within the collar and badge of the Order of the Thistle.

  • Text: CAROLVS D : G . ANG . SCO . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . FIDEI . DEF.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A sceptre and trident crossed and united by a cord.

  • Text: REGIT . VNVS . VTROQVE. (in exergue) 1628
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2079-R
Primary reference Number: 227390
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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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