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Romania: CM.128-2017

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Carol II (1930-1940) (Struck in the name of)
Engraver: Andre Lavrillier
Mint: Paris

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Description

Commemorating 100 years of modern Romanian infantry. Edge stamped ‘BRONZE’ and ‘JTD’ within triangle.

Notes

History note: Ex e-Live Auction 21, Lot 509.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2017-01-23) by Rauch, H.D.

Dating

Production date: AD 1930

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 50.32 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 66.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust, right. Engraver's name behind. All within wreath.

  • Text: C?ROL II REGELE ROM?NEI· MCMXXX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: ·CENTEN?RVL REN?ATEREI INF?ANTEREI ROM?NE· 1830 - 1930
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two infantry soldiers (from 1830 and 1930) standing facing, with Arms of Romania between them

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.128-2017
Primary reference Number: 241291
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Monday 9 August 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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