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Ruler:
Louis XVI (1774-92)
(Struck in the name of)
Ruler:
Marie Antoinette
(Struck in the name of)
Issuer:
Skidmore, John
Manufacturer:
Skidmore, John
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 30.54 mm
Image(width): 31 mm
Weight: 10.13 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
1793-10-16 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Milled edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Busts of Louis XVUI and Marie Antoinette right, date split either side
Inscription present: Guillotine, steps left, with house in field at left
Accession number: CM.BI.1891-R
Primary reference Number: 164972
Dalton & Hamer: 513
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Halfpenny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/164972 Accessed: 2024-11-21 23:00:04
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<div class="text-center"> <figure class="figure"> <img src="https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/imagestore/cm/cm22/CM_BI_1891_R_281_29.jpg" alt="Halfpenny" class="img-fluid" /> <figcaption class="figure-caption text-info">Halfpenny</figcaption> </figure> </div>
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