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Shilling: CM.2589-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Albert, Prince of Wales (Struck in the name of)
Issuer: Onions, S. G.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 11.6 mm
Image(width): 11.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Circa 1843 - 1848

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Child's bust right with inscription around

  • Text: H.R.H. ALBERT P.W.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription

  • Text: ::···20···:: / ····· / SHILLINGS / MAKE / 1 / POUND
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2589-2003
Primary reference Number: 158616
Rogers: 354
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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