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50 pence: CM.669-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Description

Olympic and Paraolympic commemorative

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-11-25) by Museum collection boxes

Dating

Production date: AD 2011

Components of the work

Object composed of cupro-nickel Diameter 27.2 mm Weight 8.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Design depicting a rowing boat accompanied by a number of words associated with the Olympic movement, with the London Olympic logo above and the denomination below.

  • Text: 50 PENCE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.669-2013
Primary reference Number: 200459
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "50 pence" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/200459 Accessed: 2024-12-22 09:56:18

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