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Half ducat: CM.PG.11534-2006

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Ferdinand II (1479-1516)
Mint: Valencia

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Notes

History note: Sotheby sale 22.4.1963, lot 181; ex I. Smith.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 10 degrees
Image(height): 17 mm
Image(width): 17 mm
Weight: 1.70 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

1479 - 1516

Materials used in production

Gold

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.11534-2006
Primary reference Number: 108629
Catalogue: A213
Ordering: 220

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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