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2 pounds: CM.291-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Ian Rank-Broadley (Obverse designer)
Mint: Royal Mint
Smith, Suzie (Reverse designer)

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Description

200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-06-10) by Knox, Tim (FSA)

Dating

Production date: AD 2009

Components of the work

Object composed of bimetallic Diameter 28.4 mm Weight 12.00 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Portrait of Charles Darwin facing an ape.

  • Text: 1809 DARWIN 2009
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.291-2013
Primary reference Number: 197890
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 April 2014 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 8 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "2 pounds" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/197890 Accessed: 2024-11-21 23:10:55

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