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The Defeat of Napoleon. 1814.: CM.M.310-R

Object information

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Titles

The Defeat of Napoleon. 1814.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05-25) by Rattey, William

Dating

Production date: AD 1814

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 26.68 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Peace standing emptying a cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left inscribed "TO FRANCE", ships in the background.

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

Inscription present: Female seated right holding medallion with head of Louis XVIII, cherub, left, supporting tablet inscribed.

  • Text: [BO]NAPARTE [DE]THRONED [B]OURBONS [R]ESTORED (around) POST NUBILA PHOEBUS (in exergue) MDCCCXIV.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.310-R
Primary reference Number: 227988
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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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