Medal - Birth of Prince James Francis Edward 1688 front Medal - Birth of Prince James Francis Edward 1688 back
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Medal - Birth of Prince James Francis Edward

1688 year
Tin (White metal) 18.05 g 37 mm
Description
Location
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James II (1685-1688)
Type
Personality medals › Birth medals
Year
1688
Composition
Tin (White metal)
Weight
18.05 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#234969
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The young Prince seated on a cushion. Above, two infant cherub's with trumpets, crown, and palm, supporting a band, inscribed. In the distance, sea with ships.

Lettering: VENIAT . CENTESIMVS . HÆRES.

Translation: Let the hundredth heir approach.

Engraver: George Bower

Edge

Plain