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Dominion of the Sea 1665: CM.YG.3349-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Dominion of the Sea 1665

Maker(s)

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

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Description

This medal, believed to be Thomas Simon's last work, commemorates the empire of the sea obtained by England through the victory in the battle of Lowestoft on 3 June 1665.

Notes

History note: Under Review

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) 26 mm Diameter 26 mm Weight 9.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, hair long, flowing behind the neck and on his left shoulder, neck bare, in mantle.

  • Text: COROLVS . II . D . G . M . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REX. (in exergue) Simon.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Charles II in royal robes, crowned, and bearing a trident, is drawn over the sea in a naval car by four sea-horses. Fleet in distance.

  • Text: ET . PONTVS . SERVIENT . 1665.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3349-R
Primary reference Number: 227551
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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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