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Flight of Napoleon from Elba. 1815.: CM.418-1993

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Titles

Flight of Napoleon from Elba. 1815.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Brenet, N. G. A.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993-11-22) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1815

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 39.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: French eagle carrying a thunderbolt flying to the French coast for Elba, Temple of Janus with broken door to left.

  • Text: (in exergue) XXVI . FEBUARY MDCCCXV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Mercury flying carrying a scroll inscribed "TO ARMS"

  • Text: DECLORATION OF THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA (in exergue) XIII MARCH.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.418-1993
Primary reference Number: 227999

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Flight of Napoleon from Elba. 1815." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227999 Accessed: 2024-05-05 06:45:48

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