Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678
Ruler:
Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver:
Bower, George
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by St John's College
Production date: AD 1678
Object composed of pewter Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 23.48 g
Inscription present: Bust of Godfrey, facing right, hair long, in falling lace collar, doublet buttoned, and mantle over shoulders, two hands strangling him with a cravat.
Inscription present: Green strangling Godfrey in the presence of the Pope, who blesses the murderer, and holds up a sealed document inscribed "BVLLO"
Accession number: CM.SJ.592-R
Primary reference Number: 227578
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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