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William Shakespeare
Issuer:
Shakespeare, William
(Struck in the name of)
Die-engraver:
Taylor, William J.
History note: Given by Mr Barnes Williams 1901 or unknown
Method of acquisition: Loan (2002-07) by Queens' College Cambridge
Production date: AD 1842
Object composed of bronze Diameter 39 mm
Accession number: CM.QC.5042-R
Primary reference Number: 155634
Brown: 2057
Othernumber: Q-5040
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
External
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "William Shakespeare" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/155634 Accessed: 2025-12-05 08:49:54
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