Medal - Preliminaries of the Peace of Amiens

€202,796.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1801
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight27.33 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeHenry Kettle
Reference(s) Eimer#935, BHM#516, Laidlaw#0561, AM2#6
Obverse descriptionAn oval shield in the form of the British flag mounted on crossed swords.
Obverse letteringPRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1ft. 1801. Translation: October 1st. 1801
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA classical, robed Eirene the Goddess of Peace, standing half right upon a quay, holding an olive branch in right hand, and emptying a cornucopia cradled under left arm; a bale at her right side and a barrel with lettering on top, behind are rigged ships at sea - one at anchor on left and two sailing on right. In double exergue: crossed ears of corn.
Reverse letteringTHEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE TO FRANCE
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1801  - -
Catalog ID9657883750
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