Peace of Breda 1667: CM.M.202-R

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 56 mm Diameter 56 mm Weight 77.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, hair long, fringed mantle round the shoulders.

• Text: CAROLVS . SECVNDVS . DEI . GRATIA . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET . HIBER . REX.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated, facing left, at the foot of a rock near the seashore, holds her spear and shield, and contemplates her navies sailing on the ocean. Meridian sun.

• Text: FAVENTE DEO. (in exergue) BRITANNIA.
• 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): 535

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.202-R
Primary reference Number: 227558
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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