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Synod of Dort Medal: CM.112-1940

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Synod of Dort Medal

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Ruler: James I (1603-25)

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Description

This medal was presented to foreign attendees 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.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-03-05) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1619

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 58 mm Diameter 58 mm Weight 61.21 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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.112-1940
Primary reference Number: 227387

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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