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Ruler:
George III (1760-1820)
(Struck in the name of)
Die-engraver:
James, Charles (C18th engraver)
(Inferred)
Issuer:
Skidmore, John
Manufacturer:
Skidmore, John
Image(height): 29 mm
Image(width): 29.83 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1958-01-16) by Trinity College, Cambridge
Inferred 1795-09-17 CE - Uncertain 1795 CE
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Laureate bust of King George III right
Inscription present: View of church in ruins
Inscription present: SKIDMORE HOLBORN LONDON
Accession number: CM.TR.1383-R
Primary reference Number: 164324
Dalton & Hamer: 523
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) "Halfpenny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/164324 Accessed: 2024-12-27 19:46:15
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University of Cambridge}}
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