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Battle of Dunbar 1650: CM.YG.3330-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battle of Dunbar 1650

Maker(s)

Ruler: Cromwell, Oliver (1653-1658)
Engraver: Simon, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Description

This medal was struck and awarded to those present at the battle of Dunbar, 3rd September 1650.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1650

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 24 mm Diameter 24 mm Weight 5.9 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Cromwell, facing left, hair long in plain falling collar, armour, and scarf festooned upon the breast; in the distance, battle.

  • Text: THE LORD OF HOSTS. WORD . AT DVNBAR . SEPTEM : Y . 3 . 1650. (in exergue) T. SIMON . F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Uniface.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3330-R
Primary reference Number: 227483
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Battle of Dunbar 1650" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227483 Accessed: 2024-11-25 04:02:28

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