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Die-engraver:
James, Charles (C18th engraver)
(Uncertain)
Issuer:
Denton, Matthew
Issuer:
Prattent, Thomas
History note: Trinity College 1262.
Image(height): 34.63 mm
Image(width): 34.96 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge
Production date: AD 1797
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: View of Drury Lane Theatre in circle of points
Inscription present: Arms of London and Westeminster between palm and oak branches
Inscription present: I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY X
Accession number: CM.TR.1562-R
Primary reference Number: 164257
Dalton & Hamer: 82
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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