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Peace of Breda 1667: CM.YG.3354-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Peace of Breda 1667

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Adolfszoon, Christopher

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 1667

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 72 mm Diameter 72 mm Weight 124.01 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Holland, facing, holding a sceptre, terminating in an open eye, and a spear with her arrows attached, tramples upon Discord; at her feet repose a lion and a lamb. In the distance are seen ships in flames, and view of Breda.

  • Text: MITIS ET FORTIS. (in exergue) PROCUL . HINC . MALA . BESTIA . REGNIS! (in exergue) IUN : 22 . 1667. C. A.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Peace, facing, holding a sheathed sword with olive wreath on the point, a cornucopia, and a caduceus, tramples upon arms. A hand from heaven sustains a garland of fruit and flowers, and the united shields of Great Britain and Holland. Merchant vessels fill the background, and across the field is a band inscribed.

  • Text: IRATO BELLUM PLACATO NUMINE PAX EST. (in exergue) REDIIT . CONCORDIA . MATER . BREDÆ . IUL . 31 . Ao. 1667.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3354-R
Primary reference Number: 227556
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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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