James II, 1633-1701, King of England 1685-1688 [obverse]
1685
Medalist, Flemish, active 1678/1702
Artwork overview
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Medium
silver
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.14 cm (2 7/16 in.)
gross weight: 73.6 gr (0.162 lb.)
axis: 12:00 -
Accession
1999.109.1.a
Associated Artworks
Beheading of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll [reverse]
Regnier Arondeaux
1685
More About this Artwork
Article: See British Royal Medals From Across Time
Take a look at past rulers commemorated in metal.
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 to NGA.
Associated Names
Bibliography
2007
Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 938, repro.
Inscriptions
around circumference: IACOBVS II D.G.MAG.BRI.FRAN.ET.HIB.REX.; around shield on pedestal below bust: HONY.SOIT.QV[I] MAL.Y.PENSE.; below shield: R.A. FEC; below signature: ARAS ET SCEPTRA TUEMUR
Wikidata ID
Q63862039