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Shilling: CM.TR.1836-R

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Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Wyon, Peter
Issuer: Robertson, John (Northumberland, C19th)

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Notes

History note: Trinity 1322.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24 mm
Image(width): 24.04 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2009-09-01) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1811

Note

Milled edge

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Shield of arms with supporters, crest and scroll bearing motto over sea, legend around all in circle of pellets

  • Text: PAYABLE BY IOHN ROBERTSON / · NEWCASTLE ON TYNE ·
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female seated left on bale with cornucopiae and staff, artist's initial beneath, ship sailing right in background at left, legend around all in circle of pellets

  • Text: NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM 12D TOKEN / 1811
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.1836-R
Primary reference Number: 170531
Dalton: 11
Davis: 11
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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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