Medal
ca. 1802 (made)
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This is a bronze medal made in England around 1802, and signed "Hancock." The obverse of this medal represents Victory placing a wreath on the head of a warrior in classic garb holding a shield and a trident. The exergue is inscribed "Super pace rata die 27 Martii." The reverse shows a view of St. Paul's Cathedral. The exergue is inscribed "May this and every future age witness the prosperity of the United Kingdoms. January 1, 1801."
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the Peace of Amiens with Victory/St. Paul's Cathedral, English, ca. 1802 |
Physical description | Obv., Victory placing a wreath on the head of a warrior in classic garb holding a shield and a trident. Rev., a view of St. Paul's Cathedral. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made in England around 1802, and signed "Hancock." The obverse of this medal represents Victory placing a wreath on the head of a warrior in classic garb holding a shield and a trident. The exergue is inscribed "Super pace rata die 27 Martii." The reverse shows a view of St. Paul's Cathedral. The exergue is inscribed "May this and every future age witness the prosperity of the United Kingdoms. January 1, 1801." |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 170. |
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Accession number | 1859-1877 |
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Record created | December 16, 2008 |
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