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Die-engraver:
Westwood, John
Issuer:
Peters, David
Manufacturer:
Lutwyche, William
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 29.92 mm
Image(width): 29.83 mm
Weight: 9.73 g
Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008)
Production date: AD 1797
Milled edge
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Spirit still and cask in circle of points with legend around
Inscription present: Double-headed eagle carrying scroll in claws bearing motto "PRO LEGE ET GREGE" and displaying shield on which sheep stands left, head right carrying flagstaff in jaws
Accession number: CM.BI.2297-R
Primary reference Number: 165458
Dalton & Hamer: 10
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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