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1 pound: CM.180-2017

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Mint: The Royal Mint

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Description

New-model bi-metallic pound coin, released April 2017

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-04-24) by Popescu, A., Dr

Dating

Production date: AD 2016

Components of the work

Object composed of nickel-plated alloy in nickel-brass ring. Diameter 23 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 8.83 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head, right.

  • Text: ELIZABETH II ·D·G·REG·F·D 2016
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Type: Design

Inscription present: English rose, Welsh leek, Scottish thistle, and Irish shamrock enclosed within crown.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.180-2017
Primary reference Number: 241343
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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