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Florin: CM.2787-2003

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-36) (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.6 mm
Image(width): 12.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1911 CE - Inferred 1914 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of iron

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of George V left

  • Text: GEORGIVS V D·G·BRITT:OMN:REX: F·D·IND:IMP:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned shields cruciform with sceptres in angles

  • Text: ONE FLORIN / 19 11
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2787-2003
Primary reference Number: 158814
Rogers: 928
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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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