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Myles Coverdale translator of the first English Bible Jubilee 1535--1835: CM.M.3739-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Myles Coverdale translator of the first English Bible Jubilee 1535--1835

Maker(s)

Engraver: Davis, J.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1835

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 38.5 mm Diameter 38.5 mm Weight 19.02 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Myles Coverdale facing left

  • Text: Above: .MYLES COVERDALE BISHOP OF EXETER. Below: TRANSLATOR & PUBLISHER OF THE FIRST ENGLISH BIBLE OCT .4. 1535
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Rays behind an open Bible on which there is and inscription

  • Text: On Bible: HOLY BIBLE 1535 OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS Around: .JUBILEE IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST TRANSLATION. OCT . 4 . 1835
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3739-R
Primary reference Number: 229464
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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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