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Ruler:
Victoria (1837-1901)
(Struck in the name of)
Issuer:
Allen, John
Issuer:
Moore, Joseph (Birmingham medallist, fl. 1850)
History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).
Image(height): 25.9 mm
Image(width): 25.8 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul
Circa 1845 CE - Circa 1851 CE
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Britannia, with trident and shield that bears head of Victoria, in shell chariot drawn left by three seahorses
Inscription present: Crown in glory above denomination with branches of oak and laurel one each side
Accession number: CM.2977-2003
Primary reference Number: 159004
Rogers: 217
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Two shillings" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/159004 Accessed: 2024-11-02 20:29:00
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