Flight of Prince James 9 Dec 1688
Ruler:
James II (1685-1701)
Engraver:
Wermuth, Christian
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
Production date: AD 1688
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 31 mm Diameter 31 mm Weight 12.58 g
Inscription present: Father Petre, mounted on a lobster, holds in his arms the young Prince, on whose head is a small windmill. Near them is a ship in French colours.
Inscription present: Armorial shield bearing a windmill; instead of a crown is a Jesuit's cap, whence descends a rosary for a collar inscribed, "HONY . SOIT . QVI . BON . Y . PENSE." For a badge, a lobster.
Accession number: CM.M.215-R
Primary reference Number: 227631
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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