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Penny: CM.4.417-1922

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Wyon, Thomas
Manufacturer: Kempson, Peter

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 32.79 mm
Image(width): 33.54 mm
Weight: 21.58 g

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-12-03) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE

Note

Plain edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of Mansion House with legend beneath

  • Text: MANSION-HOUSE / ERECTED. MDCCLIII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield of arms between foliage sprays, legend in raised border around

  • Text: LONDON PROMISSORY PENNY TOKEN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.417-1922
Primary reference Number: 164861
Dalton & Hamer: 43
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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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