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Crown (coin): CM.5.1499-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: George I (1714-27)
Issuer: South Sea Company
Mint: Royal Mint

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Description

George I silver crown, 1723, South Sea Company issue

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 39 mm
Weight: 30.03 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1723

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Milled (coinage)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Four crowned shields cruciform, 'SS' and 'C' in alternating angles
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.1499-1933
Primary reference Number: 312931
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 June 2023 Updated: Monday 29 January 2024 Last processed: Thursday 1 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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