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Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022) (Struck in the name of)
History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).
Image(height): 19.3 mm
Image(width): 19.5 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul
1954 - Uncertain 1971
Object composed of cardboard
Inscription present: Bust of Elizabeth II right with legend around in circle of points
Inscription present: Roses of Lancaster and York intertwined with thistle and leek, one to each quarter with shamrock in lower left angle, legends around all in circle of points
Accession number: CM.3239-2003
Primary reference Number: 159266
Rogers: cf. 1279
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) "Sixpence" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/159266 Accessed: 2024-11-02 20:27:06
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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/159266
|title=Sixpence
|author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-02 20:27:06|publisher=The
University of Cambridge}}
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<figcaption class="figure-caption text-info">Sixpence</figcaption>
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