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2 pounds: CM.303-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Ian Rank-Broadley (Obverse designer)
Mint: Royal Mint
Gordon Summers (Reverse designer)

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Description

The centenary of the death of Florence Nightingale and the One Hundred and fiftieth Anniversary of the publication of NOTES ON NURSING.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-06-10) by Knox, Tim (FSA)

Dating

Production date: AD 2010

Components of the work

Object composed of bimetallic Diameter 28.4 mm Weight 12.00 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Design depicting the pulse of a patient being taken.

  • Text: FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE 1910
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.303-2013
Primary reference Number: 197902
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Created: Wednesday 9 April 2014 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 8 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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