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General Monk 1660: CM.212-1975

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Titles

General Monk 1660

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Simon, Symons or Symonds, Abraham

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Description

This medal is one of a set of medallic portraits, cast from models by Abraham Simon and his brother Thomas.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Bonnet, B. E.

Dating

Production date: AD 1660

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 14.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Monk, facing right, hair long, curling, in plain falling collar, armour, and scarf across the breast.

  • Text: T. S.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: GEORGIVS MONKE . OMNIVM . COPIARVM . IN . ANGLIA . SCOTIA . ET . HIBERNIA . DVX . SVPREMVS . ET THALASSIARCHA ÆTA : 52 . 1660.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.212-1975
Primary reference Number: 227518
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 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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