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Die-engraver:
Wyon, Thomas
Manufacturer:
Kempson, Peter
Image(height): 30.42 mm
Image(width): 30.71 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1986-12-08) by Anonymous
Production date: AD 1797
Edge partially engrailed
Object composed of copper Weight 12.21 g
Inscription present: Bust of Earl Howe in tricorn hat left
Inscription present: Britannia standing left with spear, shield and oak-spray before seascape in which three three-masted ships and a bark sailing, ploughman and sower working fields ashore at right
Inscription present: BUXTON TOKEN
Accession number: CM.735-1986
Primary reference Number: 164711
Dalton & Hamer: 27
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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