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Dominion of the Sea medal: CM.YG.3323-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Dominion of the Sea medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)
Maker: Briot, Nicholas

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Categories

Description

This medal is cast and chased, and was issued when negotiations were going on between Oquendo and Charles I, and when the fate of the Spanish fleet in the Downs off Dover depended upon the decision of the English monarch. It also, like other medals issued for Charles as far back as 1630, asserts his dominion of the sea.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1639

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 57 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 41.15 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3323-R
Primary reference Number: 226558
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 February 2019 Updated: Tuesday 25 July 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 25 July 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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