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Coronation of Napoleon as Emperor, 1804. The Senate and the People.: CM.CH.247-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Coronation of Napoleon as Emperor, 1804. The Senate and the People.

Maker(s)

Jeoffruy, R. V. (1749-1826)
Production place: France

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Description

Coronation of Napoleon as Emperor, 1804. The Senate and the People.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 32.49 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-10-09) by Christ's College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1804

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 40 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

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Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NAPOLEAN EMPEREUR
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: LE SENAT ET LE PEUPLE (in exergue) AN XIII/
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.CH.247-R
Primary reference Number: 197716
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Created: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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