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Proof Guinea, 1774: CM.5.1626-1933

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Titles

Proof Guinea, 1774

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ United Kingdom

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

Production date: AD 1774

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 24 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 8.26 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.1626-1933
Primary reference Number: 226646
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 April 2019 Updated: Wednesday 9 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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