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Martin Tromp. Died 1653.: CM.107-1940

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Martin Tromp. Died 1653.

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Engraver: Poole, Jerian

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Description

Medal to commemorate the death of Admiral Martin Tromp.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-02-02) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1653

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 68 mm Diameter 68 mm Weight 83.08 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Tromp, almost full face, in plain falling collar, doublet buttoned, metal gorget, and medal with his own arms suspended to ribband.

  • Text: MARTEN , HARPERTSEN . TROMP . RIDDER. (in exergue) I. POOL.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naval action, in the foreground an English ship sinking.

  • Text: LIEVENANT . ADMIRAAL . VAN . HOLLAND . VOOR . HET . VAADERLAND . GESNEVVELT . DEN . 10 . AVGVSTI . ANNO . 1653.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.107-1940
Primary reference Number: 227493

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 8 May 2025

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

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