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Barcelona Taken 3 Oct 1705: CM.73-1939

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Barcelona Taken 3 Oct 1705

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Engraver: Müller, Philipp Heinrich

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1705

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 30.03 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Charles III of Spain, facing right, hair very long, in armour, mantle, collar and badge of the Golden Fleece.

  • Text: CAROLVS . III . D . G . REX HISPAN . ARCH . AVST. (on truncation) P. H. M.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Barcelona kneeling, presents a mural crown to Charles, habited as a Roman Emperor; Victory crowns him with laurel, and Plenty descends with her cornucopia; distant city.

  • Text: EXPECTATO VINDICI LÆTA SE SVBIICIT. (in exergue) BARCELONA D . 14 . OCT . 1705.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.73-1939
Primary reference Number: 227727
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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