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Union of Augusta King Carlos IV of Spain and his wife: CM.TR.2572-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Union of Augusta King Carlos IV of Spain and his wife

Maker(s)

Engraver: Droz, Jean Pierre

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1801

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 39.8 mm Diameter 39.8 mm Weight 26.01 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of King Carlos IV of Spain and his wife

  • Text: Below: M. G. S. Around: UNION AUGUSTA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: Around: J.P.DROZ INVENTOR DEL METODO DE MULTIPLICAR LOS TROQUELES. 1801 In centre EVITANDO EL FRAUDE DILACION Y GASTOS IDENTIFICA LOS SIGNOS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2572-R
Primary reference Number: 229164
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Audit data

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