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William III Prince of Orange 1654: CM.YG.3333-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

William III Prince of Orange 1654

Maker(s)

Engraver: Abeele, Peter Van

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1654

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 64 mm Diameter 64 mm Weight 54.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William III Prince of Orange (as a child) three-quarters, facing right, wearing , over lace cap, a hat decorated with ribbands and jewellery, and two ostrich feathers drooping behind; drapery round the bust.

  • Text: WILHELMVS III D.G PRINC' ARAVS. ETC AN 1654.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated, directs the young Prince's attention to a sun with rays above, an owl stands by her feet. Border of laurel.

  • Text: TIME DEVM V.AB.F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3333-R
Primary reference Number: 227491
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Audit data

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