Peace of Amiens 1802 and Marquis Cornwallis.: CM.392-1989

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt bronze Diameter (min) 38.5 mm Diameter 38.5 mm Weight 29.40 g

Inscription or legends present

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

• Text: Above MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH Below 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 DEFINITIE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802.
• 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): 132

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.392-1989
Primary reference Number: 228658
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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