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America, medal by Augustin Dupré (1748-1833), LIBERTAS AMERICANA, struck bronze, 48 mm. Commissioned by Benjamin Franklin in 1782 to commemorate the American victories at Saratoga (1777) and Yorktown (1781).: CM.114-2001

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America, medal by Augustin Dupré (1748-1833), LIBERTAS AMERICANA, struck bronze, 48 mm. Commissioned by Benjamin Franklin in 1782 to commemorate the American victories at Saratoga (1777) and Yorktown (1781).

Maker(s)

Maker: Dupré, Augustin

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America, medal by Augustin Dupré (1748-1833), LIBERTAS AMERICANA, struck bronze, 48 mm. Commissioned by Benjamin Franklin in 1782 to commemorate the American victories at Saratoga (1777) and Yorktown (1781).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2001-03-05) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1781

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.114-2001
Primary reference Number: 264012
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 14 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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