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James II Coronation 1685: CM.M.210-R

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James II Coronation 1685

Maker(s)

Ruler: James II (1685-1701)
Engraver: Roettier, John

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Description

This medal was the official medal distributed amongst the spectators at the coronation, on the 23 April, 1685.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1685

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 16.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of James II, facing right, laureate, hair long, descending in front, in armour, mantle, and shirt with puckered frill.

  • Text: IACOBVS . II . D . G . ANG . SCO . FR . ET . HI . REX. (in exergue) R
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Laurel wreath reposing on a cushion: above, a hand from heaven holds the British crown.

  • Text: A . MILITARI . AD . REGIAM. (in exergue) INAVGURAT . 23 . AP . 1685.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.210-R
Primary reference Number: 227609

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "James II Coronation 1685" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227609 Accessed: 2024-04-24 16:15:23

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