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William and Mary: CM.253-1989

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Titles

William and Mary

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1689

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Diameter (min) 47 mm Diameter 47 mm Weight 40.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William III, facing right, hair long, in armour with straps on the shoulder, and ample mantle.

  • Text: WILHELM . D : G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET HIB . REX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of Mary, facing right, hair confined behind with pearls, lovelocks, with pearl ear-ring, necklace, and pearls round the gown, brooches in front and on the shoulder.

  • Text: MARIA D : G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET HIB . REG.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.253-1989
Primary reference Number: 227644
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Audit data

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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