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Gigantomachia medal
Ruler:
Charles II (1660-85)
Maker:
Bower, George
(Fl. 1664–1689)
This medal, by George Bower, shows Charles as Jupiter, demolishing his foes the giants. The allusion is most probably to the execution of the Regicides after the Restoration of 1660.
Method of acquisition: Given (1967) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Production date: AD 1660
Object composed of silver Diameter 63 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 107.48 g
Accession number: CM.31-1967
Primary reference Number: 226542
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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