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St Catherine 1662: CM.M.199-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

St Catherine 1662

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1662

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 37.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Queen Catherine, facing right, varying little from that of the preceding, except in having three detached ringlets floating at the back of the neck.

  • Text: CATHERINA . D . G . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: St. Catherine, nearly full face, resting upon a sword, holds up a palm branch, and stands beneath rays from heaven; the broken wheel lies at her feet.

  • Text: PIETATE INSIGNIS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.199-R
Primary reference Number: 227540
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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