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Battle of Dunbar 1650: CM.YG.3331-R

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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.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1650

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 34 mm Diameter 34 mm Weight 18.62 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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3331-R
Primary reference Number: 227487

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

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) "Battle of Dunbar 1650" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227487 Accessed: 2024-04-19 14:24:28

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227487 |title=Battle of Dunbar 1650 |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-19 14:24:28|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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