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The Popish Plot 1678: CM.YG.3373-R

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Titles

The Popish Plot 1678

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Bower, George

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 1678

Components of the work

Object composed of pewter Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 15.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A Janus head, composed of a Jesuit's face in cap, and a monk's in cowl, back to back.

  • Text: OH . WHY . SO . FICKLE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A cluster of seven faces.

  • Text: BIRDS . OF . A . FEATHER . FLOCK . TOGETHER.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3373-R
Primary reference Number: 227592

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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