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Synod of Dort Medal: CM.EM.62-R

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Titles

Synod of Dort Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: James I (1603-25)

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Description

This medal was presented to Joseph Hall, Dean of Worcester, who had attended the Synod of Dort in 1619. The synod was held to consider the religious disputes that existed in Holland between the Armenians and the Gomarists.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938-03-04) by Emmanuel College

Dating

Production date: AD 1619

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 58 mm Diameter 58 mm Weight 124 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The Council assembled in the Chamber of the Doel at Dort.

  • Text: ASSERTA . RELIGIONE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Rock surmounted by circular temple and attacked by the four winds : to the temple ascend pilgrims by pathway up the rock.

  • Text: ERVNT . VT . MONS . SION . CI? . I? CXIX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.EM.62-R
Primary reference Number: 227386
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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