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Issuer:
London Corresponding Society
(Struck in the name of)
Manufacturer:
Skidmore, John
(Inferred)
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 28.79 mm
Image(width): 29.08 mm
Weight: 7.81 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Production date: AD 1795
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Illustration of the fable of the bundle of sticks, with four robed men standing in conversation with the bundle on ground before them
Inscription present: Dove flying left with olive-spray in bill, date in exergue
Inscription present: PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST � X X �
Accession number: CM.BI.1825-R
Primary reference Number: 164885
Dalton & Hamer: 286b
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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