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One of eighty-two coins and medals from a collection bequeathed by Mr McKee (d. 21 May 2005, aged 78) to the Art Fund, which has allowed various public collections to make selections from it.: CM.6168-2007

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Titles

One of eighty-two coins and medals from a collection bequeathed by Mr McKee (d. 21 May 2005, aged 78) to the Art Fund, which has allowed various public collections to make selections from it.

Maker(s)

Mint: Edinburgh
Ruler: Mary (1542-67)

Entities

Categories

Description

Scotland, Mary (1542-67), billon bawbee (sixpence), first period (1542-58), Edinburgh, 1.42g (chipped).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2007-06-04) by McKee, John

Dating

1542 - 1558

Components of the work

Object Weight 1.42 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6168-2007
Primary reference Number: 250517

Audit data

Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Wednesday 19 May 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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