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Shilling: CM.6156-2007

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Maker(s)

Die-engraver: Halliday, Thomas
Issuer: Morgan, H.
Manufacturer: Morgan, H.

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. John Coubro' Mossop; ex Willders Gale 1964.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.83 mm
Image(width): 24.79 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2007-06-04) by Mossop, John Coubro'

Dating

Uncertain 1811 CE - Uncertain 1812 CE

Note

Milled edge

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 15 degrees Weight 3.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Shield of arms and crest on laurel wreath, issuer's initials and legend beneath, all in milled border

  • Text: H·M / SILVER TOKEN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend in six lines with curlicues in circle of pellets all in milled border

  • Text: NORFOLK / SUFFOLK AND / ESSEX / SILVER TOKEN / FOR / ONE SHILLING
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6156-2007
Primary reference Number: 170520
Dalton: 3
Davis: 3
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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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