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Ruler:
George VI (1936-52)
(Struck in the name of)
Issuer:
E. J. Arnold & Son Ltd
History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).
Image(height): 30.4 mm
Image(width): 30.5 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul
1949 CE - Uncertain 1952 CE
Object composed of cardboard
Inscription present: Head of George VI left with legend around in circle of points
Inscription present: Britannia seated right on shoreline with trident and shield, lighthouse behind her at left, legends around and date in exergue, all in circle of points
Accession number: CM.3218-2003
Primary reference Number: 159245
Rogers: 1077
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Penny" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/159245 Accessed: 2025-04-30 09:02:54
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University of Cambridge}}
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