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Peace of Ryswick. 20 Sep 1697.: CM.YG.3395-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Peace of Ryswick. 20 Sep 1697.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Engraver: Boskam, Jan

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Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1697

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 60 mm Diameter 60 mm Weight 71.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lion, crowned, holding up in one paw a branch of olive; with the other, resting upon a globe, inscribed "EVROPA", it grasps a sword and a pair of scales.

  • Text: HINC PAX, VNDE ÆQVITAS. (in exergue) ANGLORVM GLORIA REGE WILHELMO III . M.DC.XCVII. I. B. F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Palace of Ryswick.

  • Text: PAX HVIC DOMVI. (in exergue) PAX GENER . IN ARCE RYSWYK DOMO PRINCIP . ARAVS . MAG . BRIT . REGIS M.DC.XCVII. I. BOSKAM . F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3395-R
Primary reference Number: 227678
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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

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