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Die-engraver:
Dixon, Roger
(Uncertain)
Manufacturer:
Boulton, Matthew
History note: Dewick 586.
Image(height): 28.29 mm
Image(width): 28.33 mm
Weight: 9.93 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1918) by Dewick, E. C.
Production date: AD 1791
Edge partially engrailed
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Shield of arms of City of Glasgow
Inscription present: River god reclining right on urn inscribed "CLYDE" from which water issues, his left arm raised and holding paddle, date and engraver's signature in exergue
Inscription present: PAYABLE IN LONDON
Accession number: CM.2210-1918
Primary reference Number: 165427
Dalton & Hamer: 3b
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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