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Peace of Amiens 1802 and Marquis Cornwallis.: CM.392-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Peace of Amiens 1802 and Marquis Cornwallis.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Hancock, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1802

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt bronze Diameter (min) 38.5 mm Diameter 38.5 mm Weight 29.40 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Marquis Cornwallis bare head facing left hair in queue

  • Text: Above MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH Below PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated holding plaque bearing head of George III. A cherub holding a tablet inscribed with the names of the ministers responsible for drawing up the treaty of Amiens.

  • Text: POST NUBILA PHOEBUS In exergue DEFINITIE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.392-1989
Primary reference Number: 228658
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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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