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Peace of London, and Popularity of William III, Prince of Orange 1674: CM.YG.3367-R

Object information

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Titles

Peace of London, and Popularity of William III, Prince of Orange 1674

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 1674

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 18.75 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Man in armour, holding sword, extending left hand towards orange branch held by hand from clouds, inscribed with the name of Jehovah in Hebrew : on the other side a Belgic Lion, pierced by an arrow, extends its right paw towards the orange branch. Below, star and compartment inscribed.

  • Text: WIE SAGH SOO VER. D'ORAENGIE STER. 1674.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield of William III of Orange, crowned, and surrounded by the Garter.

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3367-R
Primary reference Number: 227583
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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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