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Halfpenny: CM.5.2656-1933

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 28.17 mm
Image(width): 28.25 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-01-01) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

1789 - Uncertain 1805

Note

Plain edge; flaw in obverse die (same die as rev. of CM.BI.2385-R)

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Woman seated left, left arm resting on harp and right hand raised pointing upwards; oakleaves in exergue

  • Text: HIBERNIA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bust of John of Gaunt, crowned and ermined, left

  • Text: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.2656-1933
Primary reference Number: 165550
Dalton & Hamer: 76
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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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