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James III, Elder Pretender. Appeal against the House of Hanover. 1712.: CM.M.248-R

Object information

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Titles

James III, Elder Pretender. Appeal against the House of Hanover. 1712.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Engraver: Hamerani, Ottone

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1721

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 50 mm Diameter 50 mm Weight 41.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Prince James, facing right, hair long, in armour with a sun upon the breast, and mantle tied in a knot on the shoulder.

  • Text: VNICA SALVS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Hanoverian Horse trampling upon the Lion and Unicorn; Britannia, seated, deploring their misfortune; fugitives carrying off their goods, and London in the distance.

  • Text: QVID . GRAVIVS . CAPTA. (in exergue) MDCCXXI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.248-R
Primary reference Number: 227804
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "James III, Elder Pretender. Appeal against the House of Hanover. 1712." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227804 Accessed: 2024-12-22 12:43:29

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