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Pound: CM.88-2010

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Clydesdale Bank PLC

Entities

Categories

Place(s) associated

  • Glasgow

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2010-03-01) by Johnston, Ann, Dr

Dating

Production date: AD 1985-11-25

Components of the work

Object composed of paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Robert the Bruce in byrnie and coronet half right at left with thistle at left, geometric device at centre

  • Text: CLYDESDALE BANK PLC / PROMISE TO PAY TO THE BEARER / ON DEMAND AT THEIR OFFICE HERE / ONE POUND / STERLING / BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination in panel at top left, to right of which knight on horseback with axe riding right rallying footsoldiers with shields and pole-arms, all against landscape background

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.88-2010
Primary reference Number: 178657
Bruce & Shafer: 211c
Serial: D/DK 118697
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 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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