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James II. Military and Naval Reward. 1685 (Uniface Cliché): CM.250-1989

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Titles

James II. Military and Naval Reward. 1685 (Uniface Cliché)

Maker(s)

Ruler: James II (1685-1701)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1685

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 63 mm Diameter 63 mm Weight 5.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of James II, facing right, hair short, in armour and mantle fastened with brooch on the left shoulder.

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

Inscription present: Uniface.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.250-1989
Primary reference Number: 227632
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 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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