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Birth of Napoleon's son, the King of Rome, 1811.: CM.TR.1910-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Birth of Napoleon's son, the King of Rome, 1811.

Maker(s)

Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822)
Production place: France

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Birth of Napoleon's son, the King of Rome, 1811.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 41.52 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1811

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 40.5 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NAPOLEAN FRANCOIS JOSEPH CHARLES ROI DE ROME XX MARS MDCCCXI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.1910-R
Primary reference Number: 197710
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Created: Thursday 13 March 2014 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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