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Battle of Dunbar 1650: CM.218-1938

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Battle of Dunbar 1650

Maker(s)

Ruler: Cromwell, Oliver (1653-1658)
Engraver: Simon, Thomas

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Description

This medal was struck and awarded to those present at the battle of Dunbar, 3rd September 1650.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-10-14) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

Production date: AD 1650

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 14.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Cromwell, facing left, hair long in plain falling collar, armour, and scarf festooned upon the breast; in the distance, battle.

  • Text: THE LORD OF HOSTS. WORD . AT DVNBAR . SEPTEM : Y . 3 . 1650. (in exergue) THO . SIMON . FE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Parliament assembled in one house with the Speaker.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.218-1938
Primary reference Number: 227484

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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