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Church and Seven Bishops 1688: CM.308-1991

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Church and Seven Bishops 1688

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Ruler: James II (1685-1701)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991-07-22) by Ritchie-Ginsburg Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1688

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 56 mm Diameter 56 mm Weight 42.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A Jesuit and a Monk, with spade and pickaxe, endeavouring to undermine a church, which is supported by a hand from heaven.

  • Text: THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAILE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Seven medallions of the Archbishop and six Bishops, a mitre over each, and the name in English below.

  • Text: WISDOM HATH BVILDED HER HOVS SHE HATH HEWEN OVT HER 7 PILLERS. (under portraits) DE AS - LB ELY - LB CHI - LAB CAN - LB BW -LB PE - LB BR.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.308-1991
Primary reference Number: 227626

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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