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Penny: CM.7-2023

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

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

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Description

Defaced Victoria AE penny, 1885, engraved ‘GOOD LUCK / WAR / SOUTH AFRICA 1899'

Legal notes

Given by Dr Gary Oddie, 2023

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2023) by Oddie, Gary

Dating

19th Century
1885 - 1899

Materials used in production

Bronze

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: GOOD LUCK / WAR / SOUTH AFRICA 1899
  • Location: Obverse
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7-2023
Primary reference Number: 312693
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 24 May 2023 Updated: Wednesday 24 May 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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