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J. Lackington: CM.524-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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J. Lackington

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1795

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 28.2 mm Diameter 28.2 mm Weight 9.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of J. Lackington facing right with hair tied behind in queue

  • Text: Above: J LACKINGTON Beneath bust: 1795 Below: FINSBURY SQUARE.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Winged angel blowing trumpet in one hand and holding wreath in the other

  • Text: HALF PENNY OF LACKINGTON. ALLEN AND Co Within inner circle: .CHEAPEST BOOK SELLERS IN THE WORLD
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.524-1989
Primary reference Number: 229215
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 7 September 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) "J. Lackington" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229215 Accessed: 2024-06-17 09:40:52

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