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Scottish Coronation Medal 1633: CM.TR.2089-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Scottish Coronation Medal 1633

Maker(s)

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

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Description

This medal was issued upon the coronation of Charles I in Edinburgh on 18 June 1633.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1633

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 29 mm Diameter 29 mm Weight 12.34 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles I, facing left, crowned, in falling lace collar, ermine robes, and collars of the Garter and the Thistle.

  • Text: CAROLVS . D : G . SCOTIÆ . ANGLIÆ . FR . ET . HIB . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Thistle and rose tree combined.

  • Text: HINC . NOSTRÆ . CREVERE . ROSÆ (in exergue) CORON . 18 . IVNII . 1633 . B.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2089-R
Primary reference Number: 227416
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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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