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Die-engraver:
James, Charles (C18th engraver)
Issuer:
Metcalf, James O.
Manufacturer:
Skidmore, John
Image(height): 28.5 mm
Image(width): 28.63 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1958-01-16) by Trinity College, Cambridge
Inferred 1795-09-17 CE - Uncertain 1795 CE
Mule of D & H Middx. 522 with obverse of D & H Yorks. 9; N. B. that this obverse is also seen as the reverse of Middx. 491, so this piece should be considered a Middlesex variant
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Issuer's cipher in wreath
Inscription present: View of a church with engraver's signature beneath
Accession number: CM.TR.1382-R
Primary reference Number: 164323
Dalton & Hamer: 522/491
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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