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James II Coronation 1685: CM.M.211-R

Object information

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Titles

James II Coronation 1685

Maker(s)

Ruler: James II (1685-1701)
Engraver: Roettier, John

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Description

This medal was the official medal distributed amongst the spectators at the coronation, on the 23 April, 1685.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1685

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 34 mm Diameter 34 mm Weight 15.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Mary, facing right, laureate, hair collected into a knot behind , whence descend two lovelocks, in mantle fastened with brooch on the right shoulder.

  • Text: MARIA . D . G . AND . SCO . FR . ET . HI . REGINA. (in exergue) R
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Queen seated, upon a mound, wearing loose drapery.

  • Text: O . DEA . CERTE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.211-R
Primary reference Number: 227612
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "James II Coronation 1685" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227612 Accessed: 2024-11-23 17:53:19

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