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2½ shillings: CM.2793-2003

An image of 2½ shillings

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Anonymous

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 16 mm
Image(width): 15.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1925 - Circa 1930

Components of the work

Object composed of iron

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Denomination in wreath

  • Text: 2 ½ SHILLING
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination in wreath

  • Text: 2 ½ SHILLING
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2793-2003
Primary reference Number: 158820
Rogers: 1020
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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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