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Sir Sidenham Pointz 1646: CM.251-1964

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Sir Sidenham Pointz 1646

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)
Engraver: Simon, Symons or Symonds, Abraham

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Description

Sir Sidenham was an ardent anti-royalist, and commanded for the Parliament during the Civil War. This medals use is unknown but it is presumed that it was a reward for those in his forces that fought the Kings troops under Sir Pointz.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1964-07-16)

Dating

Production date: AD 1646

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 12.09 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Sir Sidenham Pointz, hair long, in plain falling collar, armour, and scarf across the breast.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: SIDEN : POINTZ . 10000 . EQVIT : ET . PED : ASSOCIAT : SEPTENT : DVX : SVM : EBOR : GVBER :
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.251-1964
Primary reference Number: 227447
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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