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1966.131.55.b

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James III Stuart (1688–1766), The Old Pretender

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Artist

Ottone Hamerani (1694 - 1761)

Title

James III Stuart (1688–1766), The Old Pretender

Creation Date

1721

Century

18th century

Dimensions

1 15/16 in. (5 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

copper

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.131.55.b

Object Description

124 JAMES III STUART (1688-1766), The Old Pretender 1721

Obv. Bust to right, in peruke and armor with sun insignia. Around, VNICA SALVS
Rev. Britannia seated on left with Thames and London behind. In foreground, the horse of Hanover tramples the Unicorn and Lion of England. To right, three fleeing figures. Around, QVID . GRAVIVS . CAPTA; in exergue, MDCCXXI
Copper, struck, 50 mm.

Appeal against the House of Hanover. Hamerani was a favorite of James III.

Bibl.: Forrer 2, p. 407; Med. III. 2, p. 454, no. 63; pl. 145, no. 3.

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