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Charles II and Catherine 1662: CM.YG.3345-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Charles II and Catherine 1662

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Rawlins, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1662

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 27.07 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, hair long, flowing behind, no drapery.

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

Inscription present: Bust of Catherine, hair confined by a fillet, tied into a bow in front and behind, with a ringlet, mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder.

  • Text: CATHER . D . G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REGINA.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3345-R
Primary reference Number: 227535
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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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