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Die-engraver: Hancock, J. G. (After)
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 27.96 mm
Image(width): 28.83 mm
Weight: 9.79 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
1791 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Obverse die cracked
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: St Andrew standing facing holding his cross, a thistle growing either side, date in exergue
Inscription present: Shield of arms of City of Edinburgh, creat an anchor, between thistles
Inscription present: PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON -- X X --
Accession number: CM.BI.2287-R
Primary reference Number: 165448
Dalton & Hamer: 40a
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Halfpenny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/165448 Accessed: 2024-12-26 00:30:11
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University of Cambridge}}
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