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Two shillings: CM.2977-2003

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901) (Struck in the name of)
Issuer: Allen, John
Issuer: Moore, Joseph (Birmingham medallist, fl. 1850)

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25.9 mm
Image(width): 25.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1845 CE - Circa 1851 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Britannia, with trident and shield that bears head of Victoria, in shell chariot drawn left by three seahorses

  • Text: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN // A & M
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crown in glory above denomination with branches of oak and laurel one each side

  • Text: MODEL 2 SHILLINGS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2977-2003
Primary reference Number: 159004
Rogers: 217

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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