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Description: | Counter commemorating the Peace of Amiens, 1801. Obverse: Within a wreathed edge a Union Jack of oval form upon crossed swords. Legend and inscription: 'PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1ST. 1801'. Reverse: Within a wreathed edge a spilled cornucopia, a barrel (right), the dove of peace above; two ships under sail in distance (left and centre), one at anchor (right). Legend: 'PEACE COMMERCE & PLENTY'.
James Davies, Birmingham made Amiens 1801 brass medals (reattribution Patrick Barber). Formerly attributed to J. Davis.
caption: Counter commemorating the Peace of Amiens, 1801; obverse
caption: Counter commemorating the Peace of Amiens, 1801; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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