William and Mary, Restorers of the Church 1689: CM.2106-1939

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Titles

William and Mary, Restorers of the Church 1689

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Engraver: Bower, George

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-06-19) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1689

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 22.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Busts conjoined, facing right, of William and Mary, both draped; he is laureate.

Text: GVLIELMVS . ET . MARIA . D . G . ANG . FRA . ET . HIB . REX . ET . REGINA . FIDEI . DEFENSORES . &.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: On a pedestal, inscribed, "ÆRE PERENNIVS.", is a statue of William III, in Roman costume, resting his right hand upon his sword, and holding the model of a church on his left. At the side of the pedestal are figures of Time and History recording his career. Over him rays from heaven.

Text: CÆLO . DELABITUR . ALTO.
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): 658

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2106-1939
Primary reference Number: 227634
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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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