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1/4 cent: CM.16-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Ceylon (State)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-01-21) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1898

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 14.3 mm Weight 1.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head left within circle.

  • Text: QUEEN VICTORIA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Tree within circle.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.16-2013
Primary reference Number: 196987
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 April 2013 Updated: Friday 25 October 2013 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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