medal
- Museum number
- 1881,0105.1
- Description
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Cast and chased silver medal with no reverse. (whole)
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Bust of Charles I, right, head bare, in ruff, armour, and riband for medal. (obverse)
- Production date
- 1626
- Dimensions
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Thickness: 0.40 - 0.50 millimetres
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Diameter: 25.500 millimetres
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Weight: 1.11 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
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Medallic Illustrations 1, published in 1885, states:
Extremely rare.
This is an embossed plate made by Briot. It is of rough work, and was probably hurriedly executed for distribution at the coronation and to be worn by the spectators.
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Jones 2
Other examples:
(a) Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, silver.
Bibliography:
1. Mazerolle II no, 576.
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Commemoration of: Commemoration of coronation of Charles I
- Acquisition date
- 1881
- Department
- Coins and Medals
- Registration number
- 1881,0105.1
- C&M catalogue number
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MB1 (Medallic Illustrations 1) (243) (11)
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MF2 (Jones 2) (154) (127)
