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Farthing: CM.BI.1979-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Jacobs, Benjamin (Uncertain)
Issuer: Pidcock, Gilbert
Manufacturer: Skidmore, John (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.54 mm
Image(width): 22.33 mm
Weight: 3.81 g

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)

Dating

Production date: AD 1801

Note

Plain edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Wanderow seated quarter-right with stem, hind paws clasped

  • Text: THE WANDEROW / 1801
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lion lying right, head facing

  • Text: EXETER CHANGE LONDON / PIDCOCK
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BI.1979-R
Primary reference Number: 165073
Dalton & Hamer: 1070
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 7 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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