Dominion of the Sea 1665: CM.YG.3349-R

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Titles

Dominion of the Sea 1665

Maker(s)

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

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Description

This medal, believed to be Thomas Simon's last work, commemorates the empire of the sea obtained by England through the victory in the battle of Lowestoft on 3 June 1665.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1665

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 26 mm Diameter 26 mm Weight 9.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, hair long, flowing behind the neck and on his left shoulder, neck bare, in mantle.

Text: COROLVS . II . D . G . M . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REX. (in exergue) Simon.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Charles II in royal robes, crowned, and bearing a trident, is drawn over the sea in a naval car by four sea-horses. Fleet in distance.

Text: ET . PONTVS . SERVIENT . 1665.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 1 page(s): 506

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3349-R
Primary reference Number: 227551
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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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