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Battle of Sheriffmuir or Dunblain. 13 Nov 1715.: CM.TR.2047-R

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Titles

Battle of Sheriffmuir or Dunblain. 13 Nov 1715.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Engraver: Croker, John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1715

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 35.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George I, facing right, laureate, hair long, in figured armour, and mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder.

  • Text: GEORGIVS . D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET . HIB : REX . F : D. (below) I. C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Victory, with sword and palm branch, rapidly pursuing a body of fleeing cavalry.

  • Text: PERJURII . ULTRIX (in exergue) AD . DVNBLAINVM . 13 . NOV : 1715. (on line of exergue) I. C.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2047-R
Primary reference Number: 227797

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Battle of Sheriffmuir or Dunblain. 13 Nov 1715." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227797 Accessed: 2024-04-19 02:13:50

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227797 |title=Battle of Sheriffmuir or Dunblain. 13 Nov 1715. |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-19 02:13:50|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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