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Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector: CM.QC.5020-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Simon, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Given by Mr Barnes Williams 1901; bt Cleaver, Canterbury, 21 March 1896

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1653 : undated

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Cast

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 38 mm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.QC.5020-R
Primary reference Number: 155612
Othernumber: Q-5018

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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