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Date letters

Scope note

The letter of the alphabet stamped on silver to indicate the year in which it was made or assayed, especially in England. MGFEAS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236477

Broader Terms used

date marks

Equivalent Terms used

date letter

Created

13yrs ago

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