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Penny: CM.BI.2507-R

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Küchler, Conrad Heinrich (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: No provenance.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 34.83 mm
Image(width): 35.38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (2008-09-01)

Dating

Production date: AD 1819

Note

Grained edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust of King George III right with legend around in milled border

  • Text: ONE PENNY TOKEN.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned harp with legend above and below

  • Text: IRELAND / 1819
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BI.2507-R
Primary reference Number: 170351
Withers: 1938
Davis: 40
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/170351 Accessed: 2024-12-22 14:39:54

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