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Die-engraver:
James, Charles (C18th engraver)
Issuer:
Spence, Thomas
Manufacturer:
Skidmore, John
(Inferred)
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 28.92 mm
Image(width): 29 mm
Weight: 10.39 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Production date: AD 1793
Obverse die broken, convex flan; plain edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Stag lying right under tree, date in exergue
Inscription present: Snail left with eyestalks extended, a tree and river over which a bridge in background
Accession number: CM.BI.1630-R
Primary reference Number: 164635
Dalton & Hamer: 35
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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