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Mary, Princess of Orange and Her Son
Engraver: Abeele, Peter Van
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.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1940-03-05) by Barron, E. Evelyn
Production date: AD 1654
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 48.93 g
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.
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.
Accession number: CM.113-1940
Primary reference Number: 227492
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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