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5 cents: CM.62-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Straits Settlements (State)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-01-21) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1890

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 15.5 mm Weight 1.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head left.

  • Text: VICTORIA QUEEN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Value within beaded circle.

  • Text: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.62-2013
Primary reference Number: 197033
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 April 2013 Updated: Friday 25 October 2013 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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