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Frosted silver medal encased in glass, James II, 1687: The Spanish Wreck Recovered: CM.251-1981

Current Location: In storage

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Frosted silver medal encased in glass, James II, 1687: The Spanish Wreck Recovered

Maker(s)

Ruler: James II (1685-88)
Medallist: Bower, George

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 55 mm
Die Axis: 0 degrees
Weight: 90.47 g

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981) by Chatt, Joseph, Professor

Dating

Production date: AD 1687

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Milled (coinage)
Frosted

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.251-1981
Primary reference Number: 227340

Audit data

Created: Thursday 15 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 25 July 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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