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Earl of Southampton 1664: CM.YG.3347-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Earl of Southampton 1664

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Simon, Symons or Symonds, Abraham
Engraver: Simon, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1664

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 17.99 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Earl of Southampton, facing left, hair long, descending in detached curls, in falling lace collar, cloak, and ribband to suspended medal; cap on the head.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: THOMAS . COMES SOVTHAMPTONIÆ SVMMVS . ANGLIÆ THESAVRARIVS & MDCLXIIII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3347-R
Primary reference Number: 227545
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Audit data

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