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Reception of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie at the Guildhall. In commemoration of the visit of their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of the French to the Corporation of London: CM.TR.2576-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Reception of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie at the Guildhall. In commemoration of the visit of their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of the French to the Corporation of London

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, Benjamin

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1855

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76.3 mm Diameter 76.3 mm Weight 213.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined busts of Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie facing three quarter left

  • Text: NAPOLEON III ET EUGENIA GALLORUM IMPERATOR ET IMPERATRIX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia standing introducing Gallia to Londinia

  • Text: CONCORDES SERVAT AMICITIA In exergue: LONDINI RECEPTI 19.APR.1855
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2576-R
Primary reference Number: 229220
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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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