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Halfpenny: CM.BI.2295-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Artist: Wright, James, junior
Die-engraver: Willets, Thomas
Issuer: Ferrier, John
Manufacturer: Kempson, Peter

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 26.92 mm
Image(width): 27.25 mm
Weight: 9.16 g

Place(s) associated

  • Perth

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: Side view of church, arms of City of Perth in sunk circle in exergue

  • Text: PERTH HALF PENNY 1797 / S.t JOHN'S CHURCH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of watermill, wheel at right, artist's signature in exergue

  • Text: 46 WATER:MILLS FOR BLEACHING.PRINTING.COTTONWORKS.CORN&c. WITHIN 4MILES OF PERTH
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER + + + +

  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Marginal inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BI.2295-R
Primary reference Number: 165456
Dalton & Hamer: 4
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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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