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Coronation Memorial 1661: CM.TR.2106-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation Memorial 1661

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)

Entities

Categories

Description

This small medalet was most likely struck and sold in the streets at the time of the coronation as an affordable souvenir.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1661

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 14 mm Diameter 14 mm Weight 0.38 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2106-R
Primary reference Number: 227525
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation Memorial 1661" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227525 Accessed: 2024-12-26 00:38:57

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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227525 |title=Coronation Memorial 1661 |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-12-26 00:38:57|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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