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Shilling: CM.421-2014

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) (Possibly)
Mint: London

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Description

A hoard of forty-eight clippings from the edges of silver coins found in the Millthorpe area, Derbyshire, in June 2012.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2014-04-28) by Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Dating

1558 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 2.3 mm Diameter 11.6 mm Weight 0.11 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.421-2014
Primary reference Number: 209946
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 November 2016 Updated: Thursday 24 January 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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