John Milton. Died 1674: CM.YG.3366-R

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 40.45 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Milton, three-quarters, facing right, hair long, in plain falling collar, doublet, and mantle over his right shoulder.

• Text: IOANNES MILTON.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Adam and Eve under the tree, serpent among the branches, demons entering Paradise, wolves devouring the flocks.

• Text: DIRA DULCE CANIT ALTER HOMERUS. (in exergue) I. D.
• 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): 564

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3366-R
Primary reference Number: 227582
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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