Charles II
Ruler:
Charles II (1660-85)
Artist:
Dassier, Jean
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by Gonville and Caius College
Production date: AD 1731
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 31.78 g
Inscription present: Bust of Charles II, facing right, laureate, in armour with lion's head on breast, and mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder.
Inscription present: Mercury seated before a tomb, on which he is inscribing. The base is decorated with a bas-relief of Cupid presenting a wreath to Venus. (in exergue) I. DASSIER . F.
Accession number: CM.CA.646-R
Primary reference Number: 227604
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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