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The Peninsular War, The passage of the Douro, electrotype of reverse of medal: CM.838-2009

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Peninsular War, The passage of the Douro, electrotype of reverse of medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Dubois, Fernand
Engraver: Mudie, James

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Pollard, J. G.

Dating

Production date: AD 1809

Note

Reverse a Copy of Brenet, N. G. A. and Dubois, E. J.

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 49 mm Weight 5.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Personification of the river endeavouring to push the English ships away to prevent them from crossing.

  • Text: In exergue: PASSAGE OF THE DOURO 1809
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.838-2009
Primary reference Number: 229435
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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

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