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Military and Naval Reward 1685: CM.2126-1939

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Military and Naval Reward 1685

Maker(s)

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

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Description

This medal was given as a naval and military reward.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-12-20) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1685

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 64 mm Diameter 64 mm Weight 93.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of James II, facing right, hair long, descending low in front of the shoulders, which are clothed in an ample mantle.

  • Text: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRA . ANG . SCOT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An antique trophy; distant naval engagement.

  • Text: GENVS . ANTIQVVM.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2126-1939
Primary reference Number: 227617

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

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) "Military and Naval Reward 1685" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227617 Accessed: 2024-04-20 14:01:13

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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227617 |title=Military and Naval Reward 1685 |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-20 14:01:13|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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