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Baptism of Prince James 1633: CM.TR.2092-R

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Baptism of Prince James 1633

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles I (1625-49)

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Description

Struck to commemorate the birth and baptism of Prince James in 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) 30 mm Diameter 30 mm Weight 3.08 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Arms of the Prince with ducal coronet, in an oval shield, garnished.

  • Text: NON . SIC . MILLE . COHORTES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within a wreath of roses and lilies.

  • Text: IACOBVS . DVX . EBOR : NAT' . 15 : OCT : BAPTIZ : 24 . NOVE : 1633.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2092-R
Primary reference Number: 227418

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Baptism of Prince James 1633" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227418 Accessed: 2024-05-08 11:16:55

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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227418 |title=Baptism of Prince James 1633 |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-05-08 11:16:55|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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