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Method of acquisition: Given (2017-04-24) by Museum collection boxes
Production date: AD 2014
Object composed of copper-plated steel Diameter 18.67 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 3.08 g
Inscription present: Value and globe
Inscription present: obverse
Inscription present: Shield
Accession number: CM.295-2017
Primary reference Number: 241458
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 (2025) "2 cents" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/241458 Accessed: 2025-12-05 17:00:02
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|title=2 cents
|author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2025-12-05 17:00:02|publisher=The
University of Cambridge}}
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https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/api/v1/objects/object-241458
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