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Naval Action off Cape Passaro. 31 July 1718.: CM.M.247-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Naval Action off Cape Passaro. 31 July 1718.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Engraver: Croker, John

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1718

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 37.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George I, facing right, laureate, hair long, in figured armour, and mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder.

  • Text: GEORGIVS . D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET . HIB : REX . F : D. (below) I. C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A rostral column amidst a pile of arms, and surmounted by a statue of the King as Neptune.

  • Text: SOCIORVM . PROTECTOR. (in exergue) CLASSE . HISP : DELETA . AD . ORAS . SICILIÆ . 1718.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.247-R
Primary reference Number: 227801
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Naval Action off Cape Passaro. 31 July 1718." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/227801 Accessed: 2024-11-22 18:26:28

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