Christ's Hospital Badge 1673
Ruler:
Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver:
Roettier, John
This is a die of a badge worn by boys at Christ's Hospital who belonged to the Nautical School, founded by Charles II in 1672.
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
Production date: AD 1673
Object composed of silver gilt Diameter (min) 82 mm Diameter 82 mm
Inscription present: A Bluecoat boy in his peculiar costume, encouraged by Arithmetic holding a tablet of figures, Astronomy wearing the petasus of Mercury and holding a sphere, and Mathematics a triangle and compasses. On the ground, a mariners compass and the lead. Above two genii with caduceus and trumpet; and two Zephyrs propelling favourably the ships of England.
Inscription present: Uniface.
Accession number: CM.M.207-R
Primary reference Number: 227597
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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