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Issuer: uncertain
History note: No recorded provenance; probably ex Rattey Collection, given first half of 1917
Image(height): 28.17 mm
Image(width): 28.25 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-01-01) by Henderson, James Stewart
1789 - Uncertain 1805
Plain edge; flaw in obverse die (same die as rev. of CM.BI.2385-R)
Object composed of copper
Inscription present: Woman seated left, left arm resting on harp and right hand raised pointing upwards; oakleaves in exergue
Inscription present: Bust of John of Gaunt, crowned and ermined, left
Accession number: CM.5.2656-1933
Primary reference Number: 165550
Dalton & Hamer: 76
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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