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Half sovereign: CM.652-2013

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Ardil, John
Mint: Leeds
New Bromwich Economical Industrial and Providential Society

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-11-25) by Nolan, Lesley, Mrs.

Dating

1870 - 1910

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy) Diameter 19.7 mm Weight 2.08 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.652-2013
Primary reference Number: 200442
Dup CM.652-2013
[dup]CM.652-2013

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Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 17 November 2025

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

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