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Cornelius Tromp. Naval Action. 1666: CM.YG.3353-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Cornelius Tromp. Naval Action. 1666

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Muller, O.

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1666

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 79 mm Diameter 79 mm Weight 168.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Tromp, three-quarters, facing right, in lace cravat, doublet, and broad scarf across the body; above, two Triton's, holding laurel wreath over his head; trophies of arms behind his shoulders.

  • Text: CORNELIUS TROMP LUYT. ADMIRAAL . V . HOLL.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naval engagement and legend.

  • Text: HIER STRYCKT HET BRITISCH GEWELT VOOR NEDERLANT DE VLAGH. DE ZEE HEEFT NOIT GEWAEGHT VAN ZULK EEN ZWAEREN SLAGH.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3353-R
Primary reference Number: 227554
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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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