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Dominion of the Sea Medal: CM.263-1963

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Titles

Dominion of the Sea Medal

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1630

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 60 mm Diameter 60 mm Weight 41.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles I, facing right, head bare, in a large ruff, armour, cloak, ornamented with the King and Queen's cyphers.

  • Text: CAROLVS . I . D . G . MAG . BRITANIÆ . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX. (in exergue) NBRIOT
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A ship in full sail, on left, sea shore with a fort.

  • Text: NEC . META . MIHI . QVI . TERMINVS . ORBI.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.263-1963
Primary reference Number: 227413
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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