Memorial Double Portrait medal of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to commemorate the king's execution: CM.63-1931

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Titles

Memorial Double Portrait medal of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to commemorate the king's execution

Maker(s)

Engraver: Kuchler, C. H.

Entities

English

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-03-14) by Searle, W. G., the Rev.

Dating

1793 - 1810

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 66.49 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Text: LUD.XVI D:G.FR.ET NAV.REX.MAR.ANT.AUSTR.REG. FATINIQUI
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Execution Scene

Text: CRINEMQUE ROTANTES SANGULM POPULIS ULULARANT TRISTIA GALLI. In exergue: XXI JANUARIUS ANNO M.DCCXCIII
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.63-1931
Primary reference Number: 229156
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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