The Rye House Plot. 1683: CM.YG.3382-R

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Titles

The Rye House Plot. 1683

Maker(s)

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

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1683

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 46 mm Diameter 46 mm Weight 37.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Charles II as Hercules, reposing on his lion's skin and warding off with his hand the Hydra with seven human heads, over which is a hand from heaven armed with thunder.

Text: PERIBVNT FVLMINIS ICTV. 1683. (in exergue) G B F.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: A shepherd seated on a mound watches his flock, near to which are two wolves hanging on a gibbet. London with Old St. Paul's in the distance. Above, dove and olive branch.

Text: DEVS NOBIS HÆC OTIA FECIT.
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): 593

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3382-R
Primary reference Number: 227606
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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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