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Charles II. Naval Reward 1665: CM.YG.3348-R

Object information

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Charles II. Naval Reward 1665

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Roettier, John

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1665

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 62 mm Diameter 62 mm Weight 94.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, hair short, mantle round the shoulders.

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

Inscription present: Charles II as a Roman general, standing on the sea-shore under a rock, viewing a naval engagement; the two nearest ships sailing before the wind.

  • Text: PRO . TALIBVS . AVSIS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3348-R
Primary reference Number: 227547
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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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