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Michael De Ruyter. Naval Action 1666: CM.YG.3352-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Michael De Ruyter. Naval Action 1666

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Adolfszoon, Christopher

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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) 70 mm Diameter 70 mm Weight 109.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of De Ruyter, three-quarters facing left, hair long, in cravat, armour, mantle tied in a knot on the right shoulder, collar and badge on the Order of St. Michael.

  • Text: MICHAEL DE RVITER PROVINCIARVM CONFOEDERAT : BELGIC : ARCHITHALASSVS DVX ET EQVES.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naval engagement; in the foreground, ship on fire.

  • Text: PVGNANDO.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3352-R
Primary reference Number: 227553
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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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