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Half farthing: CM.496-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-11-21) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1854

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 17.4 mm Weight 2.31 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Young Head, left.

  • Text: VICTORIA DG BRITANNIAR REGINA F D
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription, crowned, laurel below.

  • Text: HALF FARTHING 1834
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.496-2016
Primary reference Number: 243057
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 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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