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Marriage 1662: CM.YG.3342-R

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Titles

Marriage 1662

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Bower, George

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Description

This medal was struck upon the marriage between Charles II and Catherine.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1662

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 6.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust conjoined, facing right, of Charles II and Catherine. He, hair long, neck bare: she, with slight drapery across breast.

  • Text: CAROLVS . II . ET . CATHARINA . D . G . MAG . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX . ET . REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Jupiter, with his right arm round his eagle's neck, the fulmen in his left hand, is seated, among clouds opposite to Venus, who is turning her head back towards Cupid.

  • Text: MAIESTAS . ET . AMOR.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3342-R
Primary reference Number: 227529

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Marriage 1662" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227529 Accessed: 2024-05-04 21:27:39

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