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Sixpence: CM.BI.2651-R

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Issuer: Bryan, E.

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Notes

History note: Fry 361.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 21.42 mm
Image(width): 21.33 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Bristol

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-09-02) by Fry, Geoffrey

Dating

Production date: AD 1811

Note

Milled edge

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Shield of arms with crest and supporters, date in exergue and legend around

  • Text: BRISTOL SIXPENNY TOKEN / ·TO FACILITATE TRADE·
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination in circle of lozenges with legend around in milled border

  • Text: GENUINE DOLLAR SILVER / ·ISSUED BY E BRYAN ·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.BI.2651-R
Primary reference Number: 170551
Dalton: 53
Davis: 49
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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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