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Charles I: CM.M.171-R

Object information

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Titles

Charles I

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)
Artist: Dassier, Jean

Entities

Categories

Description

This medal is part of the Series of English Sovereigns created by artist, Jean Dassier. The subject of this medal is Charles I.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1731

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 25.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles I, facing left, laureate, hair long, in armour and ermine mantle fastened with brooch on the breast.

  • Text: CAROLUS . I . D . G . M . BR . FR . ET HIB . REX. (in exergue) I. D. F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An urn-shaped monument, on which is seated Britannia weeping, and raising a pall under which appears the amputated head of the King. At one side is the axe, at the other a rose fallen from its stem.

  • Text: NAT . 13 . NOV . 1600 . COR . 2 . FEBR . 1626 . M . 30 . IANV . 1649.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.171-R
Primary reference Number: 227448
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Charles I" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227448 Accessed: 2024-12-22 21:55:51

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