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Die-engraver:
Willets, Thomas
Issuer:
Nicol, Andrew
Manufacturer:
Kempson, Peter
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 28.21 mm
Image(width): 28.13 mm
Weight: 9.23 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Production date: AD 1799
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Shield of arms, supporters and crest of two pelicans in combat, motto on scroll beneath
Inscription present: View of large building and courtyard from slightly above
Inscription present: PAYABLE BY ANDREW NICOL TOBACCONIST X
Accession number: CM.BI.2259-R
Primary reference Number: 165414
Dalton & Hamer: 30
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/165414 Accessed: 2024-12-27 16:40:46
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