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Penny: CM.3218-2003

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Maker(s)

Ruler: George VI (1936-52) (Struck in the name of)
Issuer: E. J. Arnold & Son Ltd
Origin: Leeds (Yorks.)

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 30.4 mm
Image(width): 30.5 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Leeds (Yorks.)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1949 CE - Uncertain 1952 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of cardboard

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of George VI left with legend around in circle of points

  • Text: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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

  • Text: ONE PENNY / 1949
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3218-2003
Primary reference Number: 159245
Rogers: 1077
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 Last processed: Sunday 21 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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