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medal
;
cliché
Object Type
medal
cliché
Museum number
1947,0607.719
Description
Tin octagonal uniface medal.
(whole)
An allegorical scene in which the figure of Peace, centre, with outstretched olive (?) wreath and holding a cornucopia, stands amidst various objects of trade/commerce; to her right, the base of a column and ruins, and background right, two ships are visible.
(obverse)
Production date
1797-1798
Production place
Made in:
France
Materials
tin
copper
Technique
struck
Dimensions
Length:
61.000 millimetres
Width:
61.000 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Hennin 1826 / Histoire Numismatique De La Révolution Française
(823, p 576)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
allegory/personification
boat/ship
Associated names
Representation of:
Pax
Associated with:
Napoléon I, Emperor of the French (Napoleon)
Associated events
Associated Event:
Signing of the Treaty of Campo Formio
(18 Oct 1797)
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Doctor Sidney Fairbairn
Acquisition date
1947
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1947,0607.719