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Charles I and Henrietta Maria Counter: CM.4.6-1922

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Titles

Charles I and Henrietta Maria Counter

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)

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Description

Stamped in imitation of engraving presenting portrait of Charles I and Henrietta Maria.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 26 mm Diameter 26 mm Weight 2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, facing right.

  • Text: CAROLVS . ET . MARIA . DG . MAG . BRIT . FRAN & HIB . REX & REGI.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Royal arms crowned, within the Garter, surrounded by a laurel wreath.

  • Text: HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.6-1922
Primary reference Number: 227470
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 25 August 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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