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Die-engraver: Wyon, Thomas (Uncertain)
History note: Given by an anonymous donor.
Image(height): 28.71 mm
Image(width): 29.29 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1986-12-08) by Anonymous
Production date: AD 1813
Grained edge, almost invisible
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Bust of Duke of Wellington left, legend above and laurel-sprays below
Inscription present: Britannia seated left with trident and olive-branch, shield at left of chair, legend around, date in exergue, all in circle of points
Accession number: CM.737-1986
Primary reference Number: 170375
Withers: 1501
Davis: 92
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/170375 Accessed: 2024-11-22 09:40:26
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University of Cambridge}}
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