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Halfpenny: CM.1854-1911

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Howard, John, Esq. (Struck in the name of)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 28.13 mm
Image(width): 28.29 mm
Weight: 9.3 g

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911-08-19) by Walker, Thomas Alfred

Dating

Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Howard left

  • Text: IOHN HOWARD F.R.S. / HALFPENNY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Female figure seated left pointing with right hand to instruct boy with key to open doors of a jail at left, the inscription "GO FORTH" radiant above, all in circle of points outside which legend in milled border

  • Text: REMEMBER THE DEBTORS IN GOAL *
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR DUBLIN

  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Marginal inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1854-1911
Primary reference Number: 164859
Dalton & Hamer: 36d
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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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