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The Duke of Wellington and his entry into Paris: CM.TR.2513-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Duke of Wellington and his entry into Paris

Maker(s)

Engraver: Brenet, N. G. A.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1815

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 41 mm Diameter 41 mm Weight 40.07 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of the Duke of Wellington facing right

  • Text: ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Façade of the Louvre

  • Text: COLONADE OF THE LOUVRE In exergue: THE ENGLISH ARMY ENTERS PARIS THE VII OF JULY MDCCCXV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2513-R
Primary reference Number: 228922
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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

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