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Ambassadors of Morocco and Bantam: CM.TR.2113-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Ambassadors of Morocco and Bantam

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles II (1660-85)

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Description

This medal was struck in commemoration of the arrival of two embassies from distant lands, which came in the year 1682.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1957) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1682

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 19.87 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Named Hamet, Ambassador of Morocco, facing right, in Oriental dress with turban.

  • Text: HAMET BEN HAMET BEN HADDV OTTOR. 1682.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of Keay Nabee, Ambassador of Bantam, three-quarters, facing right, in Oriental dress with singular head-dress.

  • Text: KEAY NABEE NAIA-WI-PRAIA.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2113-R
Primary reference Number: 227601
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 19 August 2019 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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