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Halfpenny: CM.GC.21-R

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Hancock, J. G.
Issuer: Worswick, Thomas
Manufacturer: Hancock, J. G.

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 29 mm
Image(width): 29.29 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Lancaster

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1941-05-22) by Girton College

Dating

Production date: AD 1791

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of John of Gaunt, crowned and ermined, left

  • Text: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield of arms of Lancaster

  • Text: LANCASTER HALFPENNY / 1791
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS WORSWICK & SONS . X .

  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Marginal inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.GC.21-R
Primary reference Number: 164234
Dalton & Hamer: 11
Othernumber: 33-1941
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 7 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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