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Archbishop Sancroft and Bishops 1688: CM.CH.253-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Archbishop Sancroft and Bishops 1688

Maker(s)

Ruler: James II (1685-1701)
Engraver: Bower, George

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Christ's College

Dating

Production date: AD 1688

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 50 mm Diameter 50 mm Weight 26.29 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Sancroft, facing right, wearing a cap and canonical robes.

  • Text: GVIL . SANCROFT . ARCHIEPISC . CANTVAR . 1688.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Medallions with portraits and names of the six imprisoned Bishops arranged round that of the Bishop of London; stars interspersed.

  • Text: GVIL EP.S.ASAP PRANC.ER EL. ION.EP CICESTER HENR.EP LONDIN HO.EP. BATH EI.WEL.THO.EP. PETRI-BVRG IOAN.EP. BRISTOL.GB. F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.CH.253-R
Primary reference Number: 227624
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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