Princess of Wales Halfpenny Token. 1795.: CM.73-1997

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Titles

Princess of Wales Halfpenny Token. 1795.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)

Entities

British Isles

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-01-20) by Mossop, John, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1795

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 29 mm Diameter 29 mm Weight 9.95 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of the Princess of Wales, three-quarters, facing left, in embroidered dress with pearls and hair tied up and long.

Text: PRINCESS OF WALES.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned portcullis.

Text: HALF PENNY (below) 1795
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.73-1997
Primary reference Number: 227947
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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