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The Rebel's Repulsed. Dec. 1745.: CM.M.263-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

The Rebel's Repulsed. Dec. 1745.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Kirk, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1745

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 30 mm Diameter 30 mm Weight 12.85 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George II, facing left, partly turned away from the spectator, laureate, hair long, in armour with lion's head on the shoulder, and mantle.

  • Text: GEORGIUS . II . D . G . REX. (on truncation) I. KIRK.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Truth, her head radiate, is seated on clouds and holds a palm branch and an open Bible; prostrate at her feet lies the Hydra of "REBELLION" having the heads of the Pope, the Devil, the Pretender, the King of France, a Cardinal, and a Bishop.

  • Text: VERITAS LIBERAVIT VOS (in exergue) DEC . MDCCXLV. I. KIRK . F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.263-R
Primary reference Number: 227882
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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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