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Halfpenny token: CM.PG.20276-2006

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Bedfordshire
Issuer: Faldo, William
Mint: Bedford

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Notes

History note: Found in Grierson's rooms

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 15.87 mm Weight 0.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: W A F in field

  • Text: WILLIAM FALDO*
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: W A F in field

  • Text: IN BEDFORD 1659
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20276-2006
Primary reference Number: 223504
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Wednesday 29 August 2018 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Halfpenny token" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/223504 Accessed: 2024-11-05 11:35:54

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