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The Peace of Paris. 1814.: CM.TR.2167-R

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Titles

The Peace of Paris. 1814.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1811 - 1814

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 56 mm Diameter 56 mm Weight 89.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Mars, advancing, being checked by Peace.

  • Text: TREATY OF PEACE SIGNED AT PARIS (in exergue) MAY 30th 1814. T. WYON JU MDCCCXI
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Six shields pointing to the centre within laurel branches.

  • Text: THIS IS THE WORK OF JEHOVAH: IT IS MARVELLOUS IN OUR EYES.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2167-R
Primary reference Number: 227990

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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