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British Isles: CM.156-1957

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Maker(s)

Ruler: James VI (1567-1625) (Before English accession)
Mint: Edinburgh

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Notes

History note: Bought at the Lockett sale, 18-19.06.1957, lot 345; ex Hawkins; ex Bearman.

Place(s) associated

  • Edinburgh ⪼ Scotland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1957) by Lockett, R. C., the executors of

Dating

Production date: AD 1576

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 38.5 mm Die Axis 130 degrees Weight 30.41 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.156-1957
Primary reference Number: 226454
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 13 February 2019 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 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) "British Isles" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/226454 Accessed: 2024-12-18 04:22:09

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