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écu: CM.QC.4271-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Louis XVI (1774-92)
Mint: Paris
State: France
Mint: Colmar, Paris

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Notes

History note: Given by Mr Barnes Williams 1901 or unknown

Measurements and weight

Weight: 29.33 g

Place(s) associated

  • Colmar

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2002-07) by Queens' College Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1793

Components of the work

Object composed of silver
Maximum Diameter 38.6 mm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Head left.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: LOUIS XVI ROI DES FRANCOIS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Standing Genius writing the Constitution.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: REGNE DE LALOI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.QC.4271-R
Primary reference Number: 154929
Othernumber: Q-4269
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 23 February 2017 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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