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Birth of Prince Charles 1630: CM.3959-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Birth of Prince Charles 1630

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)

Entities

Categories

Description

Struck to commemorate the birth of Charles II.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Bunn, C.J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1630

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 25 mm Diameter 25 mm Weight 2.51 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Four oval garnished shields united at their bases, bearing, 1. France and England quarterly, 2. Scotland, 3. France 4. Ireland.

  • Text: HACTENVS . ANGLORVM . NVLLI.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription on a oval tablet.

  • Text: IN . HONOR' . CARO' . PRINC' . MAG' . BR' . FRA' . ET . HI' . NAT' . 29 . MAII . 1630.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3959-1950
Primary reference Number: 227408
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Audit data

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