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Peace of Breda 1667: CM.TR.2111-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Peace of Breda 1667

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Roettier, John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1667

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 56 mm Diameter 56 mm Weight 76.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, hair long, no drapery.

  • Text: CAROLVS . SECVNDVS . DEI . GRATIA . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . 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

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2111-R
Primary reference Number: 227561
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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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