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Dominion of the Sea Medal: CM.TR.2088-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Dominion of the Sea Medal

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1630

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 28 mm Diameter 28 mm Weight 3.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles I, facing right, head bare, in ruff, armour, mantle, and ribband for medal.

  • Text: CAROLVS . D : G . ANG . SCO . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . FIDEI . DEFENSOR.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Ship in full sail, on right hand side a island with fort.

  • Text: NEC . META . MIHI . QVÆ . TERMINVS . ORBI. (in exergue) 1630
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2088-R
Primary reference Number: 227414
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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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