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Pfennig: CM.3476-2003

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

State: Germany (After)
Issuer: Balmberger, C.

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Categories

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.2 mm
Image(width): 12.3 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1887 CE - Uncertain 1888 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned eagle displayed with shield on breast

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination with legends around in beaded border

  • Text: C.BALMBERGER'S S. M / · PFENNIG ·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3476-2003
Primary reference Number: 159503
Rogers: 1864

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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