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William II of Orange and Princess Mary: CM.YG.3332-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

William II of Orange and Princess Mary

Maker(s)

Engraver: Abeele, Peter Van

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Description

This medal was executed as a memorial to William II, who died, 6th November 1650, leaving his widow, Mary, daughter of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, enceinte of a son, who afterwards became William III of England.

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) 64 mm Diameter 64 mm Weight 54.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William II of Orange, three-quarters, facing right, hair long, in plain falling collar, armour, scarf across the breast, and George of the Garter suspended to ribband.

  • Text: WILHELMVS II . D . G . PRINC . AVRAICÆ COM . NASS . EC. (in exergue) P.V.A.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of Mary, Princess of Orange, facing left, hair elegantly wreathed with diamonds and pearls, pearl necklace and earing, drapery fastened with brooch on the shoulder. The field is decorated with tracery of thistles.

  • Text: MARIA D . G . PRINCEPS M . BRIT . AVRANT . DOTARIA . ETC. (in exergue) P.V.ABEELE. F
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3332-R
Primary reference Number: 227490
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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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