James I Coronation Medal: CM.TR.2078-R

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Titles

James I Coronation Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: James I (1603-25)

Entities

Categories

Medal

Description

This is the coronation for Queen Anne, however it is thought that is was not officially struck before 1604 as King James I did not assume the title of King of Great Britain until the 20th October 1604.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

1603 - 1604

Components of the work

Object composed of silver gilt Diameter (min) 30 mm Diameter 30 mm Weight 7.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Queen Anne, three-quarters facing left. Her hair is profusely jewelled, ear-rings, necklace, high lace ruff, open in front.

Text: ANNE . D' . G' . REGINA . MAG' . BRIT' . FR' . ET . HIB . FILLA & SOROR REGV . DANIÆ.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Arms of the Queen, crowned.

Text: ASTVTIA . FILLAX ; TVTIO . INNOCENTIA.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 1 page(s): 192

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2078-R
Primary reference Number: 227381
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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