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Ceylon: CM.120-2012

An image of Ceylon

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Coincraft

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2012-01-23) by Lobel, Richard

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Weight 28.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust of George IV, left

  • Text: GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR:REX F:D:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Leaves wreath and elephant

  • Text: CEYLON 4 / 1830
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.120-2012
Primary reference Number: 190565
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 15 January 2013 Updated: Tuesday 15 January 2013 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ceylon" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/190565 Accessed: 2024-11-28 05:41:28

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