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Die-engraver:
Wyon, Thomas
Manufacturer:
Kempson, Peter
Image(height): 32.79 mm
Image(width): 33.54 mm
Weight: 21.58 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-12-03) by Perceval, Spencer George
Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Plain edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: View of Mansion House with legend beneath
Inscription present: Shield of arms between foliage sprays, legend in raised border around
Accession number: CM.4.417-1922
Primary reference Number: 164861
Dalton & Hamer: 43
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Penny" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/164861 Accessed: 2025-05-21 00:47:22
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