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Barbados half-penny: CM.W.154-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Barbados half-penny

Maker(s)

Milton, John (engraver)

Entities

Categories

Description

Token made for use in the Plantations of Sir Philip Gibbes in Barbados

Notes

History note: Unknown

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 15.9 g

Place(s) associated

  • Birmingham
  • Barbados

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1788

Materials used in production

Copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: An African man’s head in profile to the left, wearing the heraldic Prince of Wales’ feathers (three ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet) with letting below

  • Text: I·SERVE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Pineapple at centre with lettering around the edge

  • Text: BARBADOES · PENNY · 1788 ·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.W.154-R
Primary reference Number: 312932
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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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