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Farthing: CM.BI.2147-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Lutwyche, William
Manufacturer: Lutwyche, William

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Notes

History note: Fry 393.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 22.58 mm
Image(width): 22.58 mm
Weight: 4.32 g

Place(s) associated

  • Birmingham

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-07-14) by Fry, Geoffrey

Dating

Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE

Note

Plain edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Figure standing half left on pedestal, right arm raised, on left of pedestal leaning an oval inscribed "DIE- / SINKR", legend around and in exergue

  • Text: PROVINCIAL COINS & MEDALS // & ENGRAVER
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Coining press

  • Text: LUTWYCHES MANUFACTORY BIRMINGHAM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BI.2147-R
Primary reference Number: 165297
Dalton & Hamer: 482
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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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