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Naval Action with the Dutch 1666: CM.YG.3351-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Naval Action with the Dutch 1666

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Wey, Van der

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Description

This medal was struck in commemoration of the battle between Dutch and English fleets in the Downs that ended on the 14th June, 1666.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1666

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 52 mm Diameter 52 mm Weight 24.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: A general in Roman costume caresses a fawning lion, and holds a sceptre, to which is attached the shield of Amsterdam in the distance.

  • Text: Manhafticheyt befchermt het lant en leyt de bloetsucht aen den bant.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: Toen Munster week en Carels kielen vloon, liet Vander Wey. Dees silver stempel smede. Manhaftigheyt verdient een lauwer Croon, Hy temt de leew ontbloot van regt, en rede der Burgren moet bevryt de vrye staat wie moet ontbreeckt was nimmer goet soldaat.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3351-R
Primary reference Number: 227552
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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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