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Half dollar: CM.3627-2003

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

State: California (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.6 mm
Image(width): 12.5 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1976 - 1990

Components of the work

Object composed of zinc alloy

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of American Indian left in feathered headdress with 13 stars around and date below, all in circle of points

  • Text: 1852
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination above quadruped standing right, legend with foliate ornament at ends above, all in circle of points

  • Text: CALIFORNIA GOLD
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3627-2003
Primary reference Number: 159654
Rogers: 2475
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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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