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Farthing: CM.TR.1453-R

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Object information

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Maker(s)

Die-engraver: James, Charles (C18th engraver)
Issuer: Spence, Thomas (Struck in the name of)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.92 mm
Image(width): 21.08 mm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1958-01-16) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1794

Note

Plain edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Spence left

  • Text: A STATE PRISONER * IN * 1794 / T. SPENCE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Man kneeling right in chains, looking upwards with hands clasped in entreaty, engraver's name in exergue

  • Text: AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.1453-R
Primary reference Number: 164415
Dalton & Hamer: 1082
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 22 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 4 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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