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Die-engraver:
Parkes, Isaac
Issuer:
Stephens, Edward
Issuer:
uncertain
(Countermarked by)
History note: No provenance.
Image(height): 34.17 mm
Image(width): 34.88 mm
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008-09-01)
Uncertain 1815 - Uncertain 1820
Grained edge; new obverse and legends stamped over token of Edward Stephen's, Withers 1835-40 or 1850-63; some of previous legends still visible
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Male bust left with coat and jewel on lapel, legend around
Inscription present: Hibernia seated left with spear and olive-branch, a shield at her left side bearing a harp, date in exergue, legend above
Accession number: CM.BI.2509-R
Primary reference Number: 170355
Withers: 1952
Davis: 52
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/170355 Accessed: 2024-11-17 14:18:30
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