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Scottish Rebellion 1639: CM.TR.2093-R

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Titles

Scottish Rebellion 1639

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Description

Struck to commemorate the extinction of the rebellion in Scotland.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1639

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 6.3 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Charles I, crowned, scarf flowing behind, on horseback, trampling upon armour, and holding staff in right hand.

  • Text: CAROLVS . D' . G' . MAG' . BRIT' . FRAN' . ET . HIB' . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Hand issuing from clouds holds a cord uniting a rose and thistle.

  • Text: QVOS . DEVS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2093-R
Primary reference Number: 227419

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) "Scottish Rebellion 1639" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227419 Accessed: 2024-05-08 22:39:23

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