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Stephenson Centenary pedant star: CM.397-1986

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Stephenson Centenary pedant star

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1986) by Bartlett Estate

Dating

Production date: AD 1881

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 54 mm Diameter 58 mm Weight 14.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of George Stephenson within Laurel wreath facing left

  • Text: GEO. STEPHENSON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Steam engine

  • Text: Below Steam Engine: B & DR N . 1 1 1825 In legend: GEORGE STEPHENSON'S CENTENARY Below: JUNE 9 1881
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.397-1986
Primary reference Number: 228864
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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