Unknown Man: CM.146-1974

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Titles

Unknown Man

Maker(s)

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

Entities

British Isles

Description

This portrait of an Unknown Man is by Abraham Simon, who created a number of Royal and court medals.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1974) by Webb, G. F.

Dating

Production date: AD 1647

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 9.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of the subject.

Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

Text: VIRET 1647
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.146-1974
Primary reference Number: 227462
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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