Preliminaries for the Peace of Amiens. 1801.: CM.TR.2165-R

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 23.78 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Oval shield in the form of the British flag mounted on crossed swords in the centre of a semi-circular legend.

• Text: PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1st 1801
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Peace standing on a quay holding an olive branch and emptying a cornucopia, bales at her side, ships at sea.

• Text: THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE.
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 127

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2165-R
Primary reference Number: 227961
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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