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Commemorative medal of the Election of Louis Napoleon as Prince-President, 1848 and Coup d'Etat of December 1851.: CM.TR.2032-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Commemorative medal of the Election of Louis Napoleon as Prince-President, 1848 and Coup d'Etat of December 1851.

Maker(s)

J. P. Montagny (1760-1836)
Production place: France

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Description

Commemorative medal of the Election of Louis Napoleon as Prince-President, 1848 and Coup d'Etat of December 1851.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 68.76 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

1760 CE - 1836 CE

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 52.7 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze gilt

Techniques used in production

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Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE L NAPOLEON PRESIDENT MONTAGNY F 1852
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: L AVOIX DU FLUPLE EST LA VOIX DE DIRT (in centre) LE PEUPLE/ EN SA FAVEUR/ 2FOIS S'EST PRONONCE/ 10 DECEMBRE 1848/ 5 587759/ 21 DECEMBRE 1851/ 7481231
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2032-R
Primary reference Number: 197714
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Created: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 10 February 2015 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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