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John Ray: CM.361-1989

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Titles

John Ray

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1705

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 54 mm Weight 58.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of John Ray, three-quarters, facing left, hair long in clerical bands and robes; within a raised border of flowers.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: IOHN RAY FRS NAT , 1627 OBT, 1704.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.361-1989
Primary reference Number: 227726

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "John Ray" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227726 Accessed: 2024-04-27 20:33:47

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