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Toleration Act. 1689 (cliché of rev.)
Ruler:
William III (1689-1702)
Engraver:
Müller, Philipp Heinrich
Method of acquisition: Bought (1969-03-13) by University Purchase Fund
Production date: AD 1689
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 14.33 g
Inscription present: Britannia, crowned and bearing a sceptre, is accompanied by Religion, holding a cross and an open Bible inscribed, "VERB . DEI MANET IN ÆTERNVM.", and by Liberty, carrying a cornucopia and a scroll inscribed, "Te?t.". She tramples upon the fires, chains, and yokes of superstition and tyranny, and seizes the hand of William, and whose side is the Belgic Lion.
Inscription present: Uniface.
Accession number: CM.203-1969
Primary reference Number: 227652
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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