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Proclamation of the Peace of Breda 1667: CM.YG.3358-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Proclamation of the Peace of Breda 1667

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Poole, Jerian

Entities

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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 1667

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 53 mm Diameter 53 mm Weight 53.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Neptune in his chariot, decorated with olive branches, and drawn by four horses, raises his trident to stay the progress of a naval engagement.

  • Text: SIC CVNCTUS PELAGI CECIDIT FRAGOR.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of Breda; above, two infant genii supporting beneath the beams of heaven the crowned shields of Denmark, France, England, and Holland, with Sweden (as mediator) in the centre.

  • Text: NULLA SALUS BELLO, PACEM TE POSCIMUS OMNES. (in exergue) BREDA . DEN. 7 SEPT. 1667. G. POOL.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3358-R
Primary reference Number: 227563
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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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