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Manufacturer: Skidmore, John
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 27.54 mm
Image(width): 27.96 mm
Weight: 9.97 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE
Milled edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Bust of Earl Stanhope left
Inscription present: Tomb of John Hampden & Algernon Sidney aflame beneath radiant Liberty cap, wreath beneath all
Accession number: CM.BI.1968-R
Primary reference Number: 165060
Dalton & Hamer: 1040
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Halfpenny" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/165060 Accessed: 2024-11-08 23:35:31
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University of Cambridge}}
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