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Half sovereign: CM.130-1978

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Royal Mint
Ruler: William IV (1830-37)

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Description

William IV (1830-37), half-sovereign, currency issue 1834, (See Dyer, Numismatic Circular October 1978 pp. 470-471)

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1978-10-09)

Dating

Production date: AD 1834

Components of the work

Object composed of gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.130-1978
Primary reference Number: 281835
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 March 2021 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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