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Battle of Dunbar 1650: CM.3965-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battle of Dunbar 1650

Maker(s)

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

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Categories

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 (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1650

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 24 mm Diameter 24 mm Weight 3.24 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 1650
  • 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.3965-1950
Primary reference Number: 227489
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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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Battle of Dunbar 1650" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227489 Accessed: 2024-12-22 18:41:27

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227489 |title=Battle of Dunbar 1650 |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-12-22 18:41:27|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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