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Security of Britain
Ruler:
William III (1689-1702)
Engraver:
Müller, Philipp Heinrich
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bought (1963-03-07)
Production date: AD 1689
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 67.07 g
Inscription present: Busts conjoined, facing right, of William and Mary. He, laureate, hair very long, wears cravat, armour, and George of the Garter suspended to ribband: she is in lace gown and pearl necklace.
Inscription present: Britannia, holding a cross, scales, cornucopia, and staff with the cap of Liberty, is seated, upon a rock under the shadow of a united rose and orange tree, amid whose branches is a crown, and tramples upon emblems of tyranny and anarchy; behind her a prow and shield.
Accession number: CM.2-1963
Primary reference Number: 227645
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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