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Threepence: CM.556-2014

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Notes

History note: Ex Mark Rasmussen List 26 (Summer 2014), no. 236.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2014-11-24) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1739

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.7 mm Weight 1.49 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.556-2014
Primary reference Number: 210081
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Created: Wednesday 9 November 2016 Updated: Wednesday 3 April 2019 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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