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Security of Britain: CM.2-1963

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Security of Britain

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Engraver: Müller, Philipp Heinrich

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1963-03-07)

Dating

Production date: AD 1689

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 55 mm Diameter 55 mm Weight 67.07 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Busts conjoined, facing right, of William and Mary. He, laureate, hair very long, wears cravat, armour, and George of the Garter suspended to ribband: she is in lace gown and pearl necklace.

  • Text: GVILIELMVS ET MARIA REX ET RIGINA BRITANNIÆ. (in exergue) P. H. M.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia, holding a cross, scales, cornucopia, and staff with the cap of Liberty, is seated, upon a rock under the shadow of a united rose and orange tree, amid whose branches is a crown, and tramples upon emblems of tyranny and anarchy; behind her a prow and shield.

  • Text: AUREA FLORIGERIS SUCCRESCUNT POMA ROSETIS. (in exergue) SECURITAS BRITANNIÆ RESTITUTA. 1689. P. H. M.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2-1963
Primary reference Number: 227645

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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