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Halfpenny: CM.2200-1918

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Halliday, Thomas
Issuer: Waterhouse, William

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Notes

History note: Dewick 576.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 30.08 mm
Image(width): 30.25 mm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1918) by Dewick, E. C.

Dating

Uncertain 1811 CE - Uncertain 1820 CE

Note

Grained edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Two-necked swan swimming left, one head right, legend beneath and around

  • Text: PAYABLE AT THE MAIL COACH OFFICE // LAD·LANE / LONDON / W.W.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Coach and four progressing left, a crown and royal cipher on its door

  • Text: SPEED, REGULARITY / & SECURITY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2200-1918
Primary reference Number: 170236
Withers: 840
Davis: Middx 64
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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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