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Penny: CM.72-1997

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Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Wyon, Peter
Issuer: Christopher, Robert
Issuer: Jennett, Thomas

Entities

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Notes

History note: Ex John Coubro' Mossop.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 35.21 mm
Image(width): 34.79 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Stockton

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-01-20) by Mossop, John, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1813

Note

Grained edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Legend above and below bridge viewed from river, all in border bearing legend

  • Text: CHRISTOPHER & JENNETT / * STOCKTON * // TEES / 1813
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated left with shield, spear and olive-branch

  • Text: BRITANNIA / * ONE PENNY TOKEN *
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.72-1997
Primary reference Number: 170186
Withers: 1115
Davis: 6
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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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