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Napoleon III (1852-70), Paris Exhibition, 1855.: CM.30-1951

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Napoleon III (1852-70), Paris Exhibition, 1855.

Maker(s)

Albert Barre (1818-78)
Production place: France

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Description

Napoleon III (1852-70), Paris Exhibition, 1855.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 131.17 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Besant, W.L.W. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1855

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 59.5 mm

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR ALBERT BARRE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIE BEAUX ARTS PARIS 1855
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.30-1951
Primary reference Number: 197726

Audit data

Created: Monday 17 March 2014 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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