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Marriage of William III, Prince of Orange, and Princess Mary 1677.: CM.60-1939

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Titles

Marriage of William III, Prince of Orange, and Princess Mary 1677.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1677

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 28.3 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William III of Orange, facing right, hair long, in lace cravat, armour, and star suspended to ribband.

  • Text: GVILH . III . D . G . PRIN . AVR . HOL . ET . WES . GV.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of Mary, facing left, hair braided and entwined with rows of pearls, wearing pearl necklace and drapery.

  • Text: MARIA . D . G . AVR . PRIN . NAT . DE . IORC.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.60-1939
Primary reference Number: 227584
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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