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Halfpenny: CM.214-1964

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Hampton, W.

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 28.5 mm
Image(width): 29.13 mm
Weight: 10.85 g

Place(s) associated

  • Birmingham

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1964-05-28) by Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Dating

Uncertain 1787 CE - Uncertain 1805 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Samuel Johnson right, oak-leaves beneath

  • Text: D.R SAMUEL JOHNSON.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Three lions rampant beneath rosette

  • Text: PROMISSORY � HALFPENNY � PAYABLE� AT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: BIRMINGHAM W. HAMPTON OR LITCHFIELD

  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Marginal inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.214-1964
Primary reference Number: 165260
Dalton & Hamer: 71a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 7 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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