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Halfpenny: CM.4.411-1922

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Halliday, Thomas

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Notes

History note: Perceval 411.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 28.54 mm
Image(width): 28.5 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-12-03) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: AD 1812

Note

Grained edge

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Denomination in three lines in circle with legend around in circle of points

  • Text: PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER· // HALF / PENNY / TOKEN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Commerce seated left with caduceus and olive-branch on bale, a ship in background at left, date in exergue and legend above, all in circle of points

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.4.411-1922
Primary reference Number: 170439
Withers: 1655
Davis: 106
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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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