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Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson
Engraver: Chapman, T. P.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Production date: AD 1881
Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 44.6 mm Diameter 44.6 mm Weight 27.92 g
Inscription present: Draped bust of George Stephenson bare head facing left
Inscription present: Stephenson's engine No. 1 running on a viaduct
Accession number: CM.4.45-1922
Primary reference Number: 228862
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228862 Accessed: 2024-07-27 07:27:47
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