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Halfpenny token issued by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Shropshire.: CM.718-2019

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Titles

Halfpenny token issued by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Shropshire.

Maker(s)

Ironbridge Gorge Museum

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-04-29) by Ball, Matthew, the Hon.

Components of the work

Object composed of copper-plated steel Diameter 26 g Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 5.76 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Prancing horse beneath the Iron Bridge.

  • Text: IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TOKEN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated left (design modelled on pre-decimal British coinage)

  • Text: ONE PENNY 1987
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.718-2019
Primary reference Number: 302254
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 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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