Medal - Birth of Prince James Francis Edward

Location England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1688
Type Personality medal
Composition Tin (White metal)
Weight 18.05 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Shielded arms of Prince James, supported by four infant cherub`s, two of whom are holding up the coronet above, and, on either side, the Prince`s Plumes and the shield of Cornwall with coronet.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering HONOR` . PRIN` . MAG . BRIT . FRA . ET . HIB . NAT : 10 . IVN : 1688.
(Translation: In honour of the Prince of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, born 10 June, 1688.)
Reverse description 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.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering VENIAT . CENTESIMVS . HÆRES.
(Translation: Let the hundredth heir approach.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4270772580
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