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Murder of Jean Paul Marat, 13 July 1973.: CM.174-1973

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

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Murder of Jean Paul Marat, 13 July 1973.

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Production place: France

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Description

Murder of Jean Paul Marat, 13 July 1973.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 39.17 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1973)

Dating

Production date: AD 1793

Components of the work

Minimum Diameter 38.2 mm
Maximum Diameter 52.8 mm

Materials used in production

Silvered bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ILS ONT VECU POUR LAIMER ILS SONT MORTS POUR LA DEFENDER 1793
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: A/ J.P. MARAT/ L'Ami du Peuple/ XIII Juillet/ 1793
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.174-1973
Primary reference Number: 197730

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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