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Mary. Regent. 1690: CM.222-1964

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Titles

Mary. Regent. 1690

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1964-01-16) by Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1690

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 49 mm Weight 52.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Mary, facing right, hair compact, bound with fillet, drawn back from the face, lovelock, in mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder.

  • Text: MARIA . II . D . G . MAG . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A full moon shining amid clouds and stars. Landscape below.

  • Text: EX NOCTE DIEM.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.222-1964
Primary reference Number: 227658
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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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