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Halfpenny: CM.BI.2133-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Artist: Sharp, Thomas
Issuer: Reynolds, Robert

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Notes

History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 28.54 mm
Image(width): 28.54 mm
Weight: 12.03 g

Place(s) associated

  • Coventry

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)

Dating

Production date: AD 1792

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lady Godiva riding left, date in exergue

  • Text: PRO BONO PUBLICO
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Elephant and castle left

  • Text: COVENTRY HALFPENNY*
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLDS & Co.

  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Marginal inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BI.2133-R
Primary reference Number: 165281
Dalton & Hamer: 235
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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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