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Peace of Amiens 1802.: CM.496-1989

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Peace of Amiens 1802.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Hancock, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1802

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 58 mm Diameter 58 mm Weight 82.73 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Napoleon, facing left, in roman garb.

  • Text: INSCRIBED TO NAPOLEON BONAPARTE BY D: ECCLESTON LANCASTER (on truncation) HANCOCK.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A Map of the World including "EUROPE", "ASIA", "AFRICA", and the "EASTERN OCEAN".

  • Text: HE GAVE TO FRANCE LIBERTY TO THE WORLD PEACE. MDCCCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.496-1989
Primary reference Number: 227965
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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