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Opening of the Thames Barrier. 1984.
Ruler:
Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Maker:
The Tower Mint
Method of acquisition: Given (2012-01-23) by Grieve, Marr
Production date: AD 1984
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 22.73 g
Inscription present: Conjoined busts of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, she crowned, he bare headed.
Inscription present: Stylised image of the Thames Barrier.
Accession number: CM.56-2012
Primary reference Number: 228271
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Opening of the Thames Barrier. 1984." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/228271 Accessed: 2024-12-23 00:41:18
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