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Penny: CM.5.2611-1933

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Halliday, Thomas
Issuer: Bristol Brass & Copper Company

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Notes

History note: Henderson 2611.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 34.63 mm
Image(width): 34.58 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Bristol

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1811

Note

Grained edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Ermined bust of King George III right, legend around in circle of points

  • Text: ONE PENNY TOKEN / 1811
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arms, supporters and crest of City of Bristol, legend beneath on scroll, all in circle of points

  • Text: CIVITAS BRISTOL
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.2611-1933
Primary reference Number: 170262
Withers: 415
Davis: 75
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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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