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William III, Prince of Orange. Stadtholder &c. 1672: CM.YG.3363-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

William III, Prince of Orange. Stadtholder &c. 1672

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)

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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 1672

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 18.2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lion pierced with an arrow springing towards an orange on a young orange-tree, which grows out of an old stump, and to which points a hand from clouds.

  • Text: A IEHOVAH HOC FACTVM EST, ET MIRABILE IN OCULIS NOSTRIS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield of William, crowned, and surrounded by garter.

  • Text: GERMINI . QUOD AVRIACO FIDAT LEO BELGICVS, GALLO LÆSVS.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3363-R
Primary reference Number: 227572
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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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