Medal
1820 (made)
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This bronze medal was struck to commemorate the re-establishment of the Spanish constitution in 1820. On the obverse side Ferdinand VII is shown in profile while on the reverse there is an image of Minerva unveiling an inscribed monument.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Ferdinand VII, Minerva, re-establishment of Spanish constitution |
Physical description | Medal, bronze. Commemorating the re-establishment of the Spanish constitution in 1820. Obv., profile head of Ferdinand VII. with legend, signed 'Caqué, f;' Rev., Minerva unveiling an inscribed monument, and the inscription 'Restablecide por la sabidurio del rey y la constancia de la nacion 7 de Marzo, 1820. |
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Object history | Given by Madame R. de Benitua |
Production | Signed 'Barre' |
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Summary | This bronze medal was struck to commemorate the re-establishment of the Spanish constitution in 1820. On the obverse side Ferdinand VII is shown in profile while on the reverse there is an image of Minerva unveiling an inscribed monument. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1883. pp. 34 |
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Accession number | 383-1882 |
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Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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