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Tribute to Henrietta Maria Medal: CM.TR.2086-R

Object information

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Titles

Tribute to Henrietta Maria Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)
Engraver: Briot, Nicholas

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Description

This medal was struck as a simple complimentary memorial of the Queen.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1628

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 5.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Two Shields, England and France, united and crowned. Below, H. M. in monogram, crowned, between two olive branches.

  • Text: HENR . MAR . BORBON . D .G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REG .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A grove where one tree overtops the rest. In the distance, sea with ships.

  • Text: SVPEREMINET . OMNES. (in exergue) 1628.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2086-R
Primary reference Number: 227409
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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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