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Crown: CM.1058-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: George VI (1936-52)
Mint: Royal Mint

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

Production date: AD 1937

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 38.45 mm Weight 28.16 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head, left

  • Text: GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned royal arms supported by lion and unicorn.

  • Text: FID : DEF : : IND : IMP CROWN : 1937.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1058-2015
Primary reference Number: 238308
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 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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