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A free born Briton Token: CM.525-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A free born Briton Token

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1796

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 27 mm Diameter 27 mm Weight 12.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Black slave shown in a hat with a padlock hanging from his nose and his hands chained behind his back

  • Text: Around: A FREE BORN BRITON OF In exergue: 1796
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A plate with a knife and fork on it with a padlock and chain around them on a table

  • Text: Above: USELES.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.525-1989
Primary reference Number: 229598
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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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