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Coronation 1661: CM.M.196-R

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Titles

Coronation 1661

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Simon, Thomas

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Description

This is the coronation medal struck for distribution among the spectators of the ceremony.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1661

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 29 mm Diameter 29 mm Weight 8.64 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, crowned, hair long, in royal ermine robes, collar and George of the Garter.

  • Text: CAROLVS . II . D . G . ANG . SCO . FR . ET . HI . REX. (in exergue) T. S.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Charles II, facing left, in royal robes, holding the sceptre, is seated on a throne; Peace, hovering over him, places the crown upon his head.

  • Text: EVERSO . MISSVS . SVCCVRRERE . SECLO . XXIII . APR . 1661.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.196-R
Primary reference Number: 227517

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) "Coronation 1661" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227517 Accessed: 2024-04-23 18:48:05

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