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Thistle merk: CM.QC.211-R

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Maker(s)

Ruler: James VI (1567-1625)
Mint: Edinburgh (Inferred)
State: Scotland

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Notes

History note: Given by Mr Barnes Williams 1901 or unknown

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2002-07) by Queens' College Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1601

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 33 mm Weight 6.43 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.QC.211-R
Primary reference Number: 150868
Spink: 5497
Othernumber: Q-0211

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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