Double portrait medal of Louis XVI and Maria Antoinette commemorating the execution of the King 21 January, 1793.: CM.TR.2029-R

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Titles

Double portrait medal of Louis XVI and Maria Antoinette commemorating the execution of the King 21 January, 1793.

Maker(s)

C.H. Kuchler
Production place: Soho

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Description

Double portrait medal of Louis XVI and Maria Antoinette commemorating the execution of the King 21 January, 1793.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 6.57 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1810

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 50.8 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

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Inscription or legends present

Text: Double portrait of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Text: LUD XVI D:G FR ET NAV REX MAR ANT AUSTR REG EATIINIQUI
Location: Obverse
Type: Inscription

Text: Execution scene
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Related exhibitions

Art, Revolution and War: France 1789-1914

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2029-R
Primary reference Number: 197711
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 10 February 2015

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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