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Peace of Amiens 1802.: CM.28.1602-1920

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Peace of Amiens 1802.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Hancock, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1920-06-14) by Hasluck, F. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1802

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 39 mm Weight 30.30 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Uniformed bust of the Marquis Cornwallis, bare head left, hair in queue.

  • Text: MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated holding plaque bearing head of George III. A cherub holding a tablet inscribed with the names of the ministers responsible for drawing up the Treaty of Amiens.

  • Text: POST NUBILA PHOEBUS (in exergue) DEFINITIVE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.28.1602-1920
Primary reference Number: 227972

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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