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Die-engraver: Wyon, Thomas
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 34.88 mm
Image(width): 34.75 mm
Weight: 22.8 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Dies crumbling
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Two horses running left past finishing line and tower in background, legend around and in exergue
Inscription present: Legend in nine lines
Accession number: CM.BI.1629-R
Primary reference Number: 164634
Dalton & Hamer: 11
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/164634 Accessed: 2024-11-06 00:14:19
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