Napoleon III (1852-70), Paris Exhibition, 1855.: CM.30-1951

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Titles

Napoleon III (1852-70), Paris Exhibition, 1855.

Maker(s)

Albert Barre (1818-78)
Production place: France

Entities

France

Description

Napoleon III (1852-70), Paris Exhibition, 1855.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 131.17 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Besant, W.L.W. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1855

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 59.5 mm

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

Text: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR ALBERT BARRE
Location: Obverse
Type: Inscription

Text: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIE BEAUX ARTS PARIS 1855
Location: Reverse
Type: Inscription

Related exhibitions

Art, Revolution and War: France 1789-1914

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.30-1951
Primary reference Number: 197726
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 10 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 10 February 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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