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Quinzain aux huit L: CM.PG.20078-2006

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Louis XIV (1643-1715)

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Notes

History note: Found in Grierson's rooms

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: exact AD 1693

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 25.03 mm Weight 1.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: cross formed of eight L's with crowned terminals, N in centre

  • Text: LVD | XIIII […] ETNR
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: crowned shield of France

  • Text: SIT.NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM.1693
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20078-2006
Primary reference Number: 223310

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 29 August 2018 Updated: Wednesday 29 August 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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