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Die-engraver:
Parkes, Isaac
Issuer:
Bewley, Edward
Image(height): 34.5 mm
Image(width): 34.83 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (2008-09-01) by Master and Fellows of Selwyn College
1816 CE - Uncertain 1820 CE
Grained edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Laureate bust of Duke of Wellington left, engraver's signature on truncation, date beneath and legend around
Inscription present: Britannia seated left on rock with spear and olive-branch, shield at her left side, a ship in background at left, legend above, date in exergue
Accession number: CM.SL.59-R
Primary reference Number: 170335
Withers: 1810
Davis: 10
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/170335 Accessed: 2024-12-18 15:51:52
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