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Half sovereign: CM.2743-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901) (Struck in the name of)
Issuer: Balmberger, C.
Mint: Nuremberg

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.2 mm
Image(width): 12.3 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Circa 1893 CE - Uncertain 1902 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Victoria left

  • Text: BAVARIEN SPIELMARKE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: St George and dragon

  • Text: ONE HALF SOVEREIGN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2743-2003
Primary reference Number: 158770
Rogers: 631
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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