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Union of England and Scotland. 1 May 1707.: CM.SJ.605-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Union of England and Scotland. 1 May 1707.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Engraver: Croker, John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by St John's College

Dating

Production date: AD 1707

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 47 mm Diameter 47 mm Weight 32.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, crowned, hair entwined with pearls, lovelock on the right shoulder, in embroidered gown with straps on the shoulder, collar, George, and star of the Garter; a bow of pearls with a brooch on the left shoulder fastens a mantle, which passes behind.

  • Text: ANNA . D : G . MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG. (below) I. C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The British shield within the Garter, crowned, and between branches of palm and laurel, supported upon a pedestal marked with the double cypher of A R. On the one side is the Lion with a shield bearing a rose and a thistle united, and on the other the Unicorn with the Union shield. All these are placed on a pedestal decorated with two sceptres in saltire, and from which are suspended the collar and George of the Garter.

  • Text: MAII . I . MDCCVII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.605-R
Primary reference Number: 227734
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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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