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Childbirth of Princess Anne of Orange. 8 Dec. 1736.: CM.83-1939

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Titles

Childbirth of Princess Anne of Orange. 8 Dec. 1736.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Swinderen, Nicolaus Van

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Description

This medal was struck in Holland. The child, whose birth is here recorded, died within half an hour of its birth. The dies were, therefore, doubtless prepared in anticipation of the event, the date being subsequently added, as also the fall of the orange, signifying the untimely death of the child.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1736

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 36.58 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Armorial shields of England and Nassau on a scroll pedestal, supported by the lions of those countries, crowned: above, a crown.

  • Text: WILH . CAR . HENR . FRIS . PRINC . AVR . ET . ANNA MAG . BRIT.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A female figure seated, having on her lap a newborn babe behind her a blast of wind blows an orange from a tree.

  • Text: SPES ALTERA SURGIT. (in exergue) OB PVERPERIVM XVIIII DECEMB . MDCCXXXVI. (on line of exergue) N. V. SWINDEREN F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.83-1939
Primary reference Number: 227840
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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