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Mary, Princess of Orange and Her Son: CM.113-1940

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Mary, Princess of Orange and Her Son

Maker(s)

Engraver: Abeele, Peter Van

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Description

This medal was executed to keep the House of Orange before the people of the States, who were very indignant with the Province of Holland for submitting to a provision of the treaty with Cromwell which bound them to exclude from power that family to which they were so deeply indebted.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-03-05) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1654

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 48.93 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Mary, Princess of Orange, facing left, hair elegantly wreathed with diamonds and pearls, pearl necklace and earing, drapery fastened with brooch on the shoulder. The field is decorated with tracery of thistles.

  • Text: MARIA D . G . PRINCEPS M . BRIT . AVRANT . DOTARIA . ETC. (in exergue) P.V.ABEELE. F
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of William III Prince of Orange (as a child) three-quarters, racing 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: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.113-1940
Primary reference Number: 227492

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

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

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