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Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678: CM.YG.3374-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)
Engraver: Bower, George
Engraver: Milton, Thomas

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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 1678

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 29.17 g

Inscription or legends present

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.

  • Text: MORIENDO . RESTITVIT . REM . E . GODFREY.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Green strangling Godfrey in the presence of the Pope, who blesses the murderer, and holds up a sealed document inscribed "BVLLO"

  • Text: TANTVM . RELLIGIO . POTVIT.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3374-R
Primary reference Number: 227593
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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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