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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): 29.5 mm
Image(width): 29.75 mm
Weight: 11.6 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
1794-12 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Plain edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Bust of Spence left with engraver's signature beneath truncation
Inscription present: Britannia seated right with spear, right arm resting on shield, a Liberty cap in field at right
Accession number: CM.BI.1913-R
Primary reference Number: 164994
Dalton & Hamer: 678a
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/164994 Accessed: 2024-11-02 20:24:41
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