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Action off Beachy Head 30 June 1690: CM.YG.3387-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Action off Beachy Head 30 June 1690

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Engraver: Molart, F.

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Description

This is a version of the medal cited but with a alternative inscription on the obverse.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1690

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 75 mm Diameter 75 mm Weight 145.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Louis XIV, facing right, hair long, high on the top of the head, in armour and mantle tied in a knot on each shoulder..

  • Text: LVDOVICVS . MAGNVS . REX . GALLIARVM . INVICTISSIMVS (on truncation) MOLART . F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Trophy, composed of captured English and Dutch ships, surmounted by a Victory.

  • Text: MERSA . ET . FVGATA . ANGLORVM . ET . BATAV . CLASSE. (in exergue) AD . ORAS . ANGLIAE . M.DC.XC. MOLART
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3387-R
Primary reference Number: 227653
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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) "Action off Beachy Head 30 June 1690" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227653 Accessed: 2024-11-22 09:31:09

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