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Preliminaries for the Peace of Amiens. 1801.: CM.TR.2165-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Preliminaries for the Peace of Amiens. 1801.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Kettle, Henry

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1801

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 23.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Oval shield in the form of the British flag mounted on crossed swords in the centre of a semi-circular legend.

  • Text: PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1st 1801
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Peace standing on a quay holding an olive branch and emptying a cornucopia, bales at her side, ships at sea.

  • Text: THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2165-R
Primary reference Number: 227961
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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