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Restoration 1660: CM.M.194-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Restoration 1660

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)

Entities

Categories

Description

A struck medal by royalists in hopes of the upcoming restoration.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1899) by Searle, W. G., the Rev.

Dating

Production date: AD 1660

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 29 mm Diameter 29 mm Weight 2.57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, long flowing, in broad falling lace collar, armour, and mantle tied in a knot on the shoulder.

  • Text: CAROLVS SECVNDVS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three crowns in the branches of a leafless oak tree.

  • Text: TANDEM REVIRESCET
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.194-R
Primary reference Number: 227515
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Restoration 1660" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227515 Accessed: 2024-03-29 11:23:57

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