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Death of the Princess of Orange. 12 Jan. 1759.: CM.2108-1939

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Death of the Princess of Orange. 12 Jan. 1759.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Holtzhey, Johann George

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-06-19) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1759

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 21.87 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of the Princess of Orange, facing left, veiled, in open gown and ermine mantle; over her head is a radiated circle of stars.

  • Text: ANNA D . G . M . BR . PR . REG . TOT . BELG . FOED . GVB . MINORENNI PRINCIPE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A sarcophagus decorated with the shield of the Princess. On the base appear two young orange-trees springing from an old trunk, and emblems of Government, Arts, and Science are spread upon the ground.

  • Text: NEC MAIESTATE NEC ÆTATE NEC VIRTVTE MOVETVR. (in exergue) NATA 2 NOV . 1709 . DENAT . 12 JAN . 1759. HOLTZHEY . F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2108-1939
Primary reference Number: 227910
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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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