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John Thurloe. 1653: CM.M.191-R

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John Thurloe. 1653

Maker(s)

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

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Description

This is a copy of the original John Thurloe medal. John Thurloe was made Secretary of State to Cromwell in 1653.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1653

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 33 mm Diameter 33 mm Weight 14.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Thurloe, facing right, hair long, with cap on his head, plain falling collar, and doublet close buttoned.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: S THURLOE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.191-R
Primary reference Number: 227500

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "John Thurloe. 1653" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227500 Accessed: 2024-04-20 05:23:10

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